Crockpot Meatloaf with Potatoes and Vegetables is the ultimate slow cooker dinner made where homemade meatloaf cooks right on top of baby potatoes, carrots and green beans before being finished with a sweet ketchup and brown sugar glaze.

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

Everything slowly cooks together until tender and delicious, then the meatloaf is finished with a sweet ketchup and brown sugar glaze. This is the perfect low-effort family dinner for busy weeknights or whenever you’re craving some classic comfort food.

Crockpot Meatloaf with Potatoes and Vegetables is an easy, complete dinner made with juicy meatloaf, baby potatoes, carrots and green beans finished with a sweet ketchup glaze.

Why You'll Love It

Complete Dinner: The meat, potatoes and vegetables all cook together in one crockpot.
Easy Prep: Once everything is assembled, the slow cooker does most of the work.
Classic Comfort Food: Meatloaf and potatoes are an old-school family favorite that never goes out of style.
Great For Busy Days: Get everything into the crockpot earlier in the day and dinner is practically ready when you need it.

Ingredients

Here’s everything you need to make this delicious meal. You can find the measurements and instructions on the recipe card below.

Ground Beef - The hearty, flavorful base of the meatloaf.
Seasoned Breadcrumbs - Help bind the meatloaf and add extra seasoning.
Egg - Holds everything together as it cooks.
Milk - Adds moisture and keeps the meatloaf tender.
Ketchup - Adds a little sweetness, tang and moisture.
Worcestershire Sauce — Gives the meatloaf a deeper, savory flavor.
Salt - Enhances all the flavors.
Pepper — Adds a little warmth and seasoning.
Garlic Powder - Adds an easy savory garlic flavor.
Onion Powder - Gives you onion flavor without adding chopped onions.
Baby Potatoes - Make the meal hearty and soak up all those delicious juices.
Carrots - Add a little natural sweetness.
Green Beans - Add color and a fresh vegetable element.
Brown Sugar - Mixes with ketchup to create a sweet and tangy glaze.
Parsley - Adds a fresh pop of color for serving.

How To Make It

Here’s everything you need to make this delicious dinner. You can find the ingredients along with measurements and instructions on the recipe card below.

Lightly spray the inside of a large crockpot with cooking spray. Add the baby potatoes, carrots and green beans to the bottom of the crockpot. Season the vegetables with salt, pepper and garlic powder, then toss everything together until evenly combined.

potatoes, carrots and green beans in a greased crockpot

In a large bowl, add the ground beef, seasoned breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Gently mix everything together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the meat. Form the mixture into a loaf and place it directly on top of the potatoes and vegetables.Cover and cook on LOW for about 7–8 hours, or until the center of the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.

meatloaf placed on top of vegetables in crockpot

When the meatloaf is almost finished cooking, stir the ketchup and brown sugar together in a small bowl. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf. Cover and continue cooking for another 30 minutes. Let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with the potatoes, carrots and green beans.

meatloaf cooked on top of veggies in crockpot with a glaze and parsley

Pro Tips

Don’t over mix the meatloaf. Mix the ingredients just until everything comes together. Overworking the ground beef can make the meatloaf tough and dense.
Try to shape the meatloaf so that it sits securely on top of the vegetables instead of being buried underneath them.
Keep the baby potatoes relatively small. If yours are larger, cut them in half so they cook through at roughly the same rate as the carrots.
Slow cookers can vary quite a bit. Start checking the meatloaf toward the end of the cooking time and use a meat thermometer to confirm it has reached 160°F.
Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. This will help it hold together and keep the juices inside.
If there is a lot of liquid in the crockpot when everything is finished, use a slotted spoon to serve the vegetables.

Variations

Feel free to change the vegetables based on what you have or what your family likes. Yukon Gold or red potatoes can replace the baby potatoes as long as they’re cut into smaller pieces.
You can also swap the green beans for another sturdy vegetable. Just keep in mind that softer vegetables may become very tender after several hours in the slow cooker.
For a slightly different meatloaf flavor, add a little extra Worcestershire sauce or your favorite meatloaf seasoning blend. You can also make the glaze sweeter or tangier by adjusting the brown sugar to your preference.

What To Serve With It

One of the best things about this recipe is that you really don’t need to make anything else. You’ve already got your meat, potatoes and vegetables cooking together in the crockpot.

If you want something extra, serve it with warm dinner rolls, garlic bread or a simple side salad. A little extra ketchup or meatloaf glaze on the side is great, too.

Storage & Reheating

Store any leftover meatloaf, potatoes and vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

To reheat, microwave individual portions until warmed through, or place the leftovers in a covered baking dish and warm at 350°F until heated through. Add a little extra ketchup or glaze to the meatloaf before reheating if you'd like to keep it nice and moist.

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