Slow Cooker Meatloaf Dinner with Potatoes and Carrots Recipe
This Slow Cooker Meatloaf Dinner is a comforting and hearty one-pot meal that combines tender, flavorful meatloaf with perfectly cooked baby gold potatoes and sweet carrots. Using the slow cooker allows the flavors to meld together beautifully while freeing you up from constant attention. The meatloaf is moist and seasoned with onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, and a tangy homemade glaze, making this an ideal dinner for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf
- 1 lb. ground beef (7% fat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 oz. Lipton Onion Soup mix
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Vegetables and Toppings
- ½ lb. baby gold potatoes, cut in half
- 4 Tbsp. salted butter, sliced (for potatoes)
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- 3 large carrots, sliced half an inch thick on the diagonal
- 4 Tbsp. salted butter, sliced (for carrots)
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- ½ cup ketchup (for glaze)
- 1 tsp. mustard
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Meatloaf Mixture: Add the ground beef, eggs, Lipton Onion Soup mix, ketchup, panko bread crumbs, and Worcestershire sauce to a large bowl. Mix thoroughly with clean hands until all ingredients are well combined. Shape the mixture into a small loaf.
- Place Meatloaf in Slow Cooker: Put the shaped meatloaf into the center of the slow cooker basin.
- Add Potatoes: Arrange the halved baby gold potatoes on one side of the meatloaf. Top the potatoes with 4 tablespoons of sliced salted butter, then sprinkle with garlic powder and salt.
- Add Carrots: Place the sliced carrots on the opposite side of the meatloaf. Top with the remaining 4 tablespoons of salted butter and drizzle the honey over them.
- Cook: Cover with the slow cooker lid and cook on LOW heat for 5 to 6 hours or until the meatloaf is firm and fully cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar to make the meatloaf topping glaze.
- Glaze Meatloaf: After cooking, spread the prepared glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf while it is still warm.
- Serve: Slice and serve the meatloaf alongside the cooked potatoes and carrots for a complete dinner.
Notes
- Using lean ground beef (7% fat) helps keep the meatloaf moist but not greasy.
- Adjust cooking time as needed depending on your slow cooker model and size.
- If you prefer, substitute panko with regular bread crumbs for the meatloaf.
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or thyme to the meatloaf mixture.
- You can double the vegetable quantities if you want more sides to accompany your meal.
- Make sure the meatloaf is cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F for food safety.
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