Pour ketchup glaze over raw ground beef mixture, thrown in with 4 ingredients,

This slow cooker Amish-style brown sugar meatloaf is the kind of classic Sunday supper that quietly becomes a family ritual. It leans on the simplicity you see in many Amish home recipes: a short ingredient list, pantry staples, and a hands-off method that fits into a busy day.

The twist here is the process—mixing a well-seasoned ground beef base with just four other ingredients, then pouring a sweet-tangy ketchup and brown sugar glaze directly over the raw meat mixture in the slow cooker. A few hours later, you have a tender, sliceable loaf with a glossy top that somehow never leaves any leftovers.

Serve this meatloaf in thick slices with buttery mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles to catch the extra glaze. A simple side of green beans, peas, or a crisp lettuce salad balances the richness. Warm dinner rolls or crusty bread are perfect for swiping through any sauce left in the slow cooker, and if you like a bit of contrast, a spoonful of tangy coleslaw on the side works especially well.

Slow Cooker Amish Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Servings: 6

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef (80–85% lean)

1 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup ketchup, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Directions