Classic Slow-Cooker Meatloaf

Name: Classic Slow-Cooker Meatloaf
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 egg; 3 slices bread, torn into small pieces; 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup); 1/2 cup ketchup

Instructions

Prep:20min

Our favorite meatloaf recipe does great in the slow cooker. Made with familiar flavorings that have stood the test of time, this meatloaf is as classic as it gets. And it’s about as easy as it gets, too—just toss together the ingredients, set your loaf in a foil-lined slow cooker and forget it! Your meal will be ready in 3 to 4 hours, and you don’t need to be stuck in the kitchen in the meantime. And lucky you if there are leftovers—we love using this for meatloaf sandwiches the next day!

Updated at: Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:44:28 GMT