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Crock Pot Meatloaf & Veggies ~ Comforting, Meatloaf Topped with Ketchup and Made in the Slow Cooker with Potatoes and Carrots! Make Your Entire Meal in the Crock Pot Tonight!
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Crock Pot Meatloaf Recipe

Comforting meatloaf recipe topped with ketchup and cooked in your slow cooker for an entire dinner in your crock pot!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 606kcal
Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

  • 1 lb JENNIE-O® Turkey
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 1/2 c. ketchup + plus more to top meatloaf
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb baby carrots
  • 1 1/2 lb potatoes cleaned and diced

Instructions

  • Spray inside of crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl mix together turkey, eggs, bread crumbs, ketchup, onion, 1 tsp salt and pepper. Form a loaf and place inside the slow cooker, making sure the meatloaf is not touching the sides.
  • In a bowl mix together the carrots, potatoes, 1/2 tsp salt and olive oil. Place around the meatloaf in crock pot. Top meatloaf with ketchup if desired.
  • Cook on high 4 hours or low 7-8 hours or until veggies are cooked through and meatloaf's internal temperature is 165 degrees.

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Notes

  • You can prep this the night before. Shape the meatloaf and place it in the crock pot with vegetable in advance. Refrigerate for up to 12 hours. 
  • Avoid over mixing your meat as it results in a tougher meatloaf. Mix the ingredients until they have just combined. 
  • Sprinkle a little brown sugar in the ketchup for a sweeter glaze.
  • Broil the meatloaf after cooking it to get the glaze super stick and delicious. 
  • Leftovers are good for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
  • You can also freezer slices of meatloaf in airtight containers for up to 2 months. 
  • The internal temperature of the meatloaf should be 160 degrees F when cooked through.
  • Got leftovers? Make a delicious meatloaf sandwich. Simply toast a hearty bread and warm up your meatloaf to be the sandwich filling.
Can I make it in the oven instead?
Yes! Prepare it and then instead of placing in your crock pot place it in a loaf pan. Brush ketchup mixture on top and place in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for about 55 minutes or until meat is no longer pink in the middle. 
You could also shape into a loaf and place on a baking sheet with aluminum foil, but I feel that the loaf pan provides a more moist meatloaf. 
Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Can I substitute the ground turkey for ground beef?
Yes, you can! It will be great either way, just pick which one you prefer. We recommend using a 90% lean ground beef if you use beef. 

Nutrition

Calories: 606kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1769mg | Potassium: 1588mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 15935IU | Vitamin C: 25.7mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 10.8mg