Porcupine Meatloaf Crock Pot

Transform your weeknight dinners with this hearty and flavorful Porcupine Meatloaf Crock Pot recipe—an effortless twist on a classic comfort food made even better with the convenience of slow cooking. This dish combines tender ground beef, the unexpected texture of uncooked white rice (resembling little "porcupine" quills as it cooks), and a savory blend of onions, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce for maximum flavor. Topped with a tangy ketchup and beef broth glaze, this meatloaf stays moist and melts in your mouth after slow-cooking for hours. Perfectly paired with creamy mashed potatoes or steamed veggies, this crock pot recipe requires minimal prep time, making it an ideal choice for busy families craving a home-cooked meal. Plus, it’s a set-it-and-forget-it wonder—just mix, shape, and let your crock pot do the work!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:315 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Ground beef
• 0.5 cups Uncooked white rice
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cups Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cups Milk
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 cups Ketchup
• 0.5 cups Beef broth

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, uncooked white rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated but avoid overmixing.

Step 2

Shape the mixture into a loaf shape that fits comfortably in your crock pot and transfer the meatloaf into the crock pot.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup and beef broth to create the topping mixture.

Step 4

Pour the ketchup and beef broth mixture evenly over the meatloaf in the crock pot, ensuring it coats the top and sides.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 5 hours.

Step 6

Once cooked, carefully remove the meatloaf from the crock pot using a large spatula and transfer it to a serving platter.

Step 7

Allow the meatloaf to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Spoon any remaining sauce from the crock pot over the slices if desired.

Step 8

Serve hot with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1329.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2389.5

Total Fat 133.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 706.7mg	0%
Sodium 4949.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g	0%
Total Sugars 34.4g
Protein 140.8g	0%

Vitamin D 80.6IU	0%
Calcium 281.8mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 2298.3mg	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: 49.2%

Protein: 23.1%

Carbs: 27.7%