Crockpot Meatloaf

Crockpot Meatloaf

This is a simple recipe to throw in the crockpot when life is busy!

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce (organic, no-sugar-added if possible)
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tbsp. dried parsley
• 1 tbsp. mustard
• 2 tsp. dried minced onion
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

1. Spray crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine all ingredients into a large bowl. Crumble ground beef over mixture and stir well to combine.
3. Shape into an oval loaf; place in a 5-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 5 to 6 hours.
4. Optional: Whisk a little ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl; spoon sauce over meat loaf. Continue cooking on Low until heated through, about 15 minutes.
5. Remove from crockpot and let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Serve With:

Green beans, Brown Rice or Quinoa, Salad