Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Meatloaf

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Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Meatloaf

Serves: 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 4-6 hours

This Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Meatloaf is a family favorite crowd pleasing slow cooker recipe perfect for busy weeknights.

A delicious meatloaf flavored with onion, garlic, bbq sauce and seasonings is topped with a Dr. Pepper BBQ glaze that takes this meatloaf over the top.

Serves on top of a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes this one is always a winner.

A plate with two slices of meatloaf on mashed potatoes, sliced carrots, a can and glass of Dr Pepper, and a small dish of sauce on a red checkered napkin.

How To Make Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Meatloaf

Various ingredients for cooking, including ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, spices, milk, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and a can of Dr. Pepper, are arranged on a counter.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup milk
  • â…” cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon bbq sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon seasoning salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef

Glaze

  • ½ cup Dr. Pepper
  • ½ cup BBQ Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
A plate with two slices of meatloaf on mashed potatoes, sliced carrots, a bowl of sauce, a can of Dr Pepper, and a glass of iced drink on a red checkered cloth.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. In a large bowl combine the milk and bread crumbs, stir until combined.

2. Add the eggs, minced onion, garlic, mustard, bbq sauce, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning, black pepper and the ground beef.

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3. Stir with a wooden spoon until well combined.

4. Line your slow cooker with foil and form your meatloaf mixture into an oval shape and place into the bottom of your slow cooker.

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5. In a small bowl combine the Dr. Pepper, BBQ sauce and brown sugar.

6. Pour half over the meatloaf.

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7. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.

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8. Once cooked through you can transfer the meatloaf to a baking sheet, cover with the rest of the glaze and broil for just 2-3 minutes.

9. Slice and serve!

A plate of meatloaf on mashed potatoes with sliced carrots, next to a ramekin of sauce, a can and glass of Dr Pepper, on a red checkered cloth.

Tips and Tricks

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • You can a bit of red pepper flake for kick.
  • You can use any BBQ sauce flavor you like.
  • You can add any seasonings to the meatloaf you like.
A plate with two slices of meatloaf topped with sauce, mashed potatoes, and cooked carrots, set on a red-checkered napkin, with a Dr Pepper can in the background.

Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Meatloaf

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A plate with two slices of meatloaf on mashed potatoes sits on a red checkered cloth, with a can of Dr Pepper and a glass of iced drink in the background.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:6 hours
Total Time:6 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup milk
  • â…” cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon bbq sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon seasoning salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef

Glaze

  • ½ cup Dr. Pepper
  • ½ cup BBQ Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine the milk and bread crumbs, stir until combined.
  • Add the eggs, minced onion, garlic, mustard, bbq sauce, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning, black pepper and the ground beef.
  • Stir with a wooden spoon until well combined.
  • Line your slow cooker with foil and form your meatloaf mixture into an oval shape and place into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl combine the Dr. Pepper, BBQ sauce and brown sugar.
  • Pour half over the meatloaf.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
  • Once cooked through you can transfer the meatloaf to a baking sheet, cover with the rest of the glaze and broil for just 2-3 minutes.
  • Slice and serve!
Servings: 4 people
A plate of meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and sliced carrots with a can and glass of Dr Pepper, barbecue sauce, and kitchen utensils in the background.

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