Meatloaf is a staple dish in every Southern household and if you grew up in the South, then you probably had your fair share of meatloafs prepared by your Mom or your Grandma. There are a lot of ways to cook and versions of meatloaf that you can find online and give it a try yourself.
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But, if you want something that’s juicy, tasty, and guaranteed to impress your entire family, then try this recipe by Smokin’ & Grillin with AB on YouTube. It’s a very easy and budget-friendly version of meatloaf that you can also make using leftovers. Learn how now.
Ingredients for Crockpot Juicy Meatloaf:
- 1 ½ tbsp of unsalted butter or vegetable oil
- ½ cup of red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup of green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup of yellow onions, diced
- 1 cup of Ritz crackers, crushed
- ¾ cup of milk
- 2 lbs of ground beef, 80-85%
- 1 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp of Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp of minced garlic
- 2 tbsp of onion powder
- 2 tbsp of garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp of dried thyme
- 1 ½ tsp of slightly dried basil
- 1 tbsp of dried parsley
- 1 tsp of paprika
- 1 tbsp of salt
- 1 ½ tsp of black pepper
Sweet Chili Glaze
- ¾ cup of ketchup
- ¾ cup of sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup of brown sugar
How to Make Crockpot Juicy Meatloaf:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F, then line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and set it aside. Place a skillet on a stove over medium heat, then melt the butter or heat the vegetable oil, and saute the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onions for about 5 to 7 minutes or until softened and translucent.
Step 2
Throw in and saute the minced garlic for the last 30 seconds, then cook until fragrant, and remove the pan from the heat setting it aside to cool down. In a mixing bowl, add the crushed Ritz crackers and milk, then stir until combined, and let it soak for about 5 minutes until thickened. In a separate bowl, add the ketchup, sweet chili sauce, and brown sugar, then stir until smooth, and set it aside for the glaze later.
Step 3
In a large bowl, add the ground beef, soaked Ritz cracker mixture, sauteed vegetables, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, basil, parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper, then mix everything with your hands until just combined making sure not to overmix, and then shape it into a loaf.
Step 4
Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet, then spread half of the glaze evenly on top, and wrap it loosely with foil. Place it in the oven, then let it bake for about 30 minutes, and after half an hour, unwrap and brush the remaining glaze on top of the meatloaf. Put it back in the oven uncovered to bake for another 30 minutes or until the internal temperature has reached 165°F, then let it rest for about 10 minutes, and serve. Enjoy!
*All image credit belongs to Smokin’ & Grillin with AB via YouTube. Follow and subscribe to his channel for more!
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