Homemade Ground Beef Meatloaf

A fast and easy mealtime classic, meatloaf has been a New England dinnertime staple for years. With simple, healthy ingredients and the use of a slow cooker, you can come home to this hearty meal ready to go.

 

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons steak sauce

For the Glaze

  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons steak sauce

Instructions

  1. Lightly mix bread crumbs, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, ground pepper, salt, milk, 2 tablespoons of ketchup and 2 tablespoons of steak sauce together in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add beef and combine so evenly mixed. Form into a loaf and place onto a sheet of aluminum foil.
  3. Place meatloaf in the slow cooker and cook on high for approximately 2 hours, or on low for about 4 hours. (Times may vary).
  4. About 10 minutes before your meatloaf is finished cooking, mix together the remaining ketchup and steak sauce for the glaze and brush over the meatloaf.
  5. Let cool slightly before cutting to let the juices settle.