Freezer Meat Loaf
Meat loaf is another husband favorite. I may just have to call this week 2, “husband favorites week”! I grew up not liking meat loaf very much, so it was always hard for me to include it as a regular dinner. However, this recipe seems to be an exception. I really enjoy it. Either it’s growing on me or I just have a great recipe. Either way, it’s one of those easy recipes that makes the preparation time quick and the husband happy!
Ingredients:
2 Eggs, beaten
½ c Milk
2/3 c Bread Crumbs
½ Chopped Onion
1 t Salt
½ t Sage
1 ½ lbs Ground Beef
Ketchup or BBQ Sauce to cover with while cooking.
Directions:
- Mix into 2 individual loaves.
- Place side by side into slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours
Freezer to Slow Cooker Recipe Instructions
- Put meatloaf in crockpot & cover with ketchup or bbq sauce.
- Label & Freeze as flat as possible.
- Follow cooking instructions above.
Meat Loaf
This recipe is one of those easy recipes that makes the preparation time quick and the husband happy!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 463kcal
Ingredients
- 2 eggs beaten
- ½ c milk
- ⅔ c bread crumbs
- ½ onion chopped
- 1 tsp sage
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- ketchup or BBQ sauce to cover with while cooking
Instructions
Directions
- Mix into 2 individual loaves.
- Place side by side into slow cooker.
- Cook on low 8-10 hours.
Freezer to Slow Cooker Recipe Instructions
- Put meatloaf in crockpot & cover with ketchup or bbq sauce.
- Label and freeze as flat as possible.
- Follow cooking instructions above.
Nutrition
Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 919mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 523IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg
jacquie turner says
I have this in the crockpot right now!
Do you let the meatloaf cook in the grease for the full time? Or do you suggest spooning any of the grease out?
Sarah says
I usually recommend cooking it on balls of foil or something else to get it up and out of the grease. Or using lower fat meat.
Melissa Dutton says
I’d like to make this tonight. Can it be cooked in the oven and then frozen?
Sarah says
Yes, it can for sure.
Adrienne says
This is amazing!!!! Great site!!
Trina says
Do I have to brown the hamburger before placing in slow cooker? Thanks.
Sarah says
Not for meatloaf
Krystle says
Can I have the crock pot on high and cook for half the time?
Sarah says
Yes, but I’d keep an eye on it so that it doesn’t burn the sides too quickly.
FontsDownloadFree says
Would you be able to add potatoes and carrots while it is cooking in the crock pot?
Sarah says
Yes, that would work just fine.
Jenny says
Hello, kindof confused about when to put the sauce on? Thanks, great website!
Sarah says
Just on top of the raw loaves. You can add more after it’s cooked, too.
Jim says
Do I cover the meatloaf with ketchup before cooking?
Sarah says
Yes, that’s exactly right.
Kat says
I was wondering the same thing about it being frozen. Thanks for letting us know. I just prepped it and will make it tomorrow for dinner. Great website! Thank you!
Shelly says
Do I thaw it before cooking? Please let me know. I really like your website. 🙂
Sidetracked Sarah says
Thawing before cooking is ideal, but if you don't have time, you can defrost in the microwave for a bit or if you do throw it in the slow cooker frozen, you'll need to add a bit of cooking time to it. An extra 30 minutes to an hour on low should be enough.