Crock Pot Chipotle Meatloaf

Elevate your comfort food game with this Crock Pot Chipotle Meatloaf, a smoky, spicy twist on a classic! Made with tender ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, and a flavorful kick from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, this slow-cooked masterpiece melts in your mouth. The rich glaze of tangy ketchup and brown sugar caramelizes beautifully during the final moments of cooking, adding a sweet and smoky finish. With just 20 minutes of prep and the ease of a crock pot, it's the perfect hands-off recipe for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Serve this juicy meatloaf with mashed potatoes or roasted veggies for a wholesome, satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:320 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Ground beef (85% lean)
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 tbsp Adobo sauce
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium White onion
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the chipotle peppers, mince the garlic, and finely dice the white onion. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until evenly incorporated, but do not overmix to avoid a dense meatloaf.

Step 3

Line the crock pot with a sheet of parchment paper for easy removal, or spray the interior with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 4

Shape the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place it in the crock pot.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the ketchup and brown sugar to make the glaze. Spread half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 6

Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) using a meat thermometer.

Step 7

During the last 15 minutes of cooking, spread the remaining glaze over the meatloaf and let it cook uncovered if your crock pot allows.

Step 8

Carefully remove the meatloaf from the crock pot using the parchment paper and transfer it to a cutting board. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 9

Slice and serve warm. Enjoy with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1467.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2438.9

Total Fat 151.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 987.6mg	0%
Sodium 6178.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 55.0g
Protein 178.5g	0%

Vitamin D 165.0IU	0%
Calcium 357.9mg	0%
Iron 26.0mg	0%
Potassium 3029.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.7%

Protein: 28.2%

Carbs: 18.1%