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Slow Cooker Meatloaf & Potatoes + VIDEO

Meatloaf & potatoes…a one-pot meal the entire family will enjoy! Make this paleo & whole30 meatloaf recipe with ease in the slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Meatloaf & Potatoes (Paleo,Whole30)

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What Is Meatloaf

To me meatloaf is comfort food at its finest. I love meatloaf, always have. Meatloaf is a food that’s eaten worldwide; there are tons of variations of meatloaf out there, varying by region. In general meatloaf is ground meat mixed with some sort of binding agent that’s formed into a loaf and cooked. My version here is based on the classic American meatloaf.

Slow Cooker Meatloaf & Potatoes (Paleo,Whole30)

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A Healthy Meatloaf Recipe

It was important to me that this slow cooker meatloaf recipe be healthy. As a result, this recipe is paleo and whole30 compliant. Almond flour is used in place of the traditional breadcrumbs and I used sugar-free, store-bought compliant ketchup. The actual meatloaf is low-carb & keto friendly but once you add the potatoes to the recipe, that’s no longer the case.

Slow Cooker Meatloaf & Potatoes (Paleo,Whole30)

add ketchup

Adding Potatoes

The potatoes are added directly to the slow cooker around the meatloaf. If you put your meatloaf directly in the slow cooker without using the foil, the potatoes will cook in meatloaf fat & juices. However if you use the foil, you will need to pour 1/4 cup of water on top of the potatoes before they cook. This is so the potatoes don’t burn and stick to the sides of the slow cooker. What type of potatoes you want to use is up to you. I like to use baby potatoes with this recipe. Are potatoes paleo? That’s debatable. I tend to categorize them as paleo. If you’re strict paleo, you can use chopped sweet potatoes instead. Of course if you don’t want to use potatoes at all, simply omit them.

Slow Cooker Meatloaf & Potatoes (Paleo,Whole30)

Extra Grease

Cooking the meatloaf in foil rather than directly in the slow cooker base will allow the foil catch the majority of the grease. There will be lots of grease. I like spoon out most of the grease before I put the ketchup on top.

Slow Cooker Meatloaf & Potatoes (Paleo,Whole30)

broil in the oven (optional)

Ketchup At The End

You have 2 options for adding the ketchup at the end. When there’s 30 minutes left in the cooking time, spread the ketchup on top of the meatloaf and cook the remaining time. OR you can remove the meatloaf from the slow cooker and place it on a baking pan. Spread the ketchup on top and pop it in the oven under the broiler for a few minutes. This step is easy to do if you cook the meatloaf in the foil.

Slow Cooker Meatloaf & Potatoes (Paleo,Whole30)


Other one-pot recipes you might enjoy:

Slow Cooker/Instant Pot One-Pot Chicken Dinner

Slow Cooker/Instant Pot 5-Ingredient Italian Chicken Dinner

Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken Dinner

Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Low Country Boil

Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Meatballs & Zoodles


Slow Cooker Meatloaf & Potatoes (Paleo,Whole30)

 

Slow Cooker Meatloaf & Potatoes (Paleo,Whole30)

You will need a large 6-quart slow cooker for this meatloaf recipe.

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Slow Cooker Meatloaf & Potatoes (Paleo,Whole30)

{VIDEO} Slow Cooker Meatloaf & Potatoes (Paleo,Whole30)

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  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound potatoes or sweet potatoes, chopped or diced
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup compliant ketchup

Meatloaf:

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon compliant ketchup
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Spray the slow cooker generously with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together all the meatloaf ingredients until well blended. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place the meatloaf on a sheet of foil OR place it directly in the slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped potatoes around the meatloaf. Season the potatoes with salt & pepper. If your meatloaf is in the foil, pour 1/4 cup of water on the potatoes.
  4. Cook on HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8.
  5. 30 minutes before cook time is completed, spread ketchup on top of meatloaf, cover & cook the remaining 30 minutes. You can also let the meatloaf cook the entire way through, remove it from the slow cooker, spread the ketchup on top and broil it in the oven for a few minutes.

Notes

You may want to spoon out excess grease before you add the ketchup on top.

  • Author: Shannon Epstein
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hours

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 333
  • Sugar: 6.1 g
  • Sodium: 875.1 mg
  • Fat: 7.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21.7 g
  • Fiber: 3.1 g
  • Protein: 37.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 121.4 mg

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Rebecca Diane

Friday 30th of June 2023

I love meatloaf in the crockpot. I have an aluminum (disposable) pan that I recycle just for the crockpot. I originally bought it with a loaf cake in it once upon a time. It fits my oval crockpots perfectly. It fits on the "ledge" where the lid sits and remains suspended in the air "baking" the meatloaf while my potatoes are all along the bottom. Love your recipe! Thank you so much for your hard work. Hope my idea works for everyone.

Brenda Dillard

Thursday 4th of May 2023

This recipe adds too much Italian seasoning; I would only add 1 tablespoon if I made it again. And, the flour doesn’t help to bind it together, it was basically crumbled hamburger on the plate.

Nancy Combs

Thursday 23rd of March 2023

My daughter made this and it was scrumptious. As a low carber could I substitute something else for potatoes like fresh cauliflower or broccoli ?

Rebecca Diane

Friday 30th of June 2023

@Nancy Combs, having baked cauliflower in the oven before...I can't see why not!

Kathyl Vance

Friday 23rd of July 2021

Love Meetlof

Marilyn Webber

Tuesday 8th of June 2021

I love meatloaf, and this one looks incredible. I'm going to make this soon!