Easy Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatloaf
This BBQ meatloaf combines ground beef, breadcrumbs, and seasonings with a tangy barbecue glaze for a comforting family dinner. It's moist, flavorful, and easy to prepare for weeknight meals. This Easy Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatloaf recipe delivers a juicy, tender meatloaf with a smoky-sweet glaze, all with minimal effort!
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker or Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, divided (adjust amount to taste)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Grease the bottom of the slow cooker or crockpot.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, milk, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire or Soy sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix by hand until just combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker and shape it into a loaf.
- Cook for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- During the last hour, spread the remaining barbecue sauce all over the meatloaf. You can increase the barbecue sauce to 1/3 cup if you like more of it. Cook for another 30-60 minutes until the sauce is fully heated through.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 26gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 795mgPotassium: 516mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 231IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 4mg
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