Slow Cooker Creamy Mushroom Meatloaf

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🥣 Slow Cooker Creamy Mushroom Meatloaf

📝 Description

This Slow Cooker Creamy Mushroom Meatloaf is tender, juicy, and smothered in rich mushroom gravy. It’s a comforting, classic family dinner made easy in the crockpot. The meat stays moist while slowly cooking in savory cream of mushroom soup, creating a flavorful gravy perfect for mashed potatoes or rice.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Meatloaf

  • 2 lbs ground beef

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

  • 1 egg

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

For the Sauce

  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup

  • ½ cup beef broth

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • Optional: ½ tsp dried thyme

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.

  2. Shape into a loaf and place in the slow cooker.

  3. In another bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme.

  4. Pour sauce evenly over the meatloaf.

  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.

  6. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Spoon extra gravy over top before serving.

🍽 Servings

Serves 6–8 people.

📊 Nutritional Info (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: 420

  • Protein: 30g

  • Carbs: 15g

  • Fat: 28g

  • Sodium: 620mg

🌟 Benefits

✔ High-protein comfort meal
✔ Easy one-pot dinner
✔ Family-friendly flavor
✔ Great leftovers

💡 Notes & Tips

  • Use lean ground beef (80/20 works best).

  • Add sliced mushrooms for extra texture.

  • Place foil strips under meatloaf to lift out easily.

  • Thicken gravy with 1 tbsp cornstarch if desired.

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I use ground turkey?
Yes! Cook time remains the same.

Q: Can I prep ahead?
Yes, assemble the night before and refrigerate.

Q: Can I freeze leftovers?
Absolutely—freeze up to 2 months.

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