A slow-cooker meatloaf is made for busy families.

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This slow-cooker meatloaf comes together quickly and easily.

Learn how to make slow-cooker meatloaf.

Southern Living Slow Cooker Meatloaf

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Serve withStovetop Macaroni and Cheese,Air Fryer Asparagus, orQuick Baked Potatoesfor a complete meal.

Ingredients in Slow Cooker Meatloaf

Classic meatloaf ingredients are used for this variation on the classic.

Plus, a few are used to make this dinner extra flavorful.

Southern Living Slow Cooker Meatloaf ingredients

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Add the remaining glaze and broil until it reaches your desired degree of crispiness.

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Spray the foil with cooking spray.

Southern Living Slow Cooker Meatloaf lining the crockpot with aluminum foil

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Cook onion:

Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high.

Add onion and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until onion is softened.

Set aside until cooled slightly, about 10 minutes.

Southern Living Slow Cooker Meatloaf cooking the onion until tender

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Stir in breadcrumbs until evenly combined.

Divide mixture in half; cover and refrigerate one half.

Brush remaining mixture over meatloaf.

Southern Living Slow Cooker Meatloaf mixing the breadcrumb mixture

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Using foil as handles, carefully lift meatloaf out of slow cooker and transfer to a platter.

Brush mixture over meatloaf and serve.

Southern Living Slow Cooker Meatloaf mixing the breadcrumb mixture into the beef

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Southern Living Slow Cooker Meatloaf shaping the meatloaf in the slow cooker

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Southern Living Slow Cooker Meatloaf whisking together the glaze

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Southern Living Slow Cooker Meatloaf in the slow cooker after cooking

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Southern LIving Slow Cooker Meatloaf topped with glaze and ready to serve

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