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slow cooker meatloaf plus

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Tammy T
@ttodd4jesus
Mesa, AZ

If you have a busy day planned and you want a good meal, this is the dinner you want waiting for you. Get the crusty bread, everything you need, done. No oven. Just a good hot meal! Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 7 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For slow cooker meatloaf plus

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 tsp
    garlic minced
  • 2 1/2 lb
    gound beef, 90 percent lean
  • 1/3 tsp
    thyme, dried
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 c
    beef broth
  • 2 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 2
    eggs
  • 3/4 c
    breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 c
    ketchup, divided
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley, dried
  • 1 lb
    small potatoes, peeled and halved
  • 1 lb
    carrots, peeled and cut in chunks
  • cooking spray

How To Make slow cooker meatloaf plus

  • 1
    Spray a 6 quart slow Cooker / crockpot with cooking spray.
  • 2
    Heat 1 tablespoons of the olive oil in a small pan over medium heat and add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • 3
    In a large bowl add the garlic, ground beef, thyme, salt, pepper, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, eggs and breadcrumbs. Stir well to combine. I use my hands.
  • 4
    Mix the remaining olive oil and the potatoes and carrots. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 5
    Form the beef mixture into a loaf and place in the slow Cooker.
  • 6
    Slather the loaf with half of the ketchup.
  • 7
    Add the potatoes and carrots around the loaf.
  • 8
    Cover the slow Cooker and cook on low for 7 - 7.5 hours. Check to make sure vegetables are tender.
  • 9
    Slather the remaining ketchup over the cooked meatloaf and sprinkle with parsley. Slice and serve.
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