SLOW-COOKER MEATLOAF ITALIAN-STYLE

Slow-Cooker Meatloaf Italian-Style image

Provided by Swan Valley Tammi

Categories Meat

Time 4h15m

Yield 1 meatloaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) can pizza sauce (divided)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Reserve 1/3 cup pizza sauce; cover and refrigerate.
In a bowl, combine remaining pizza sauce with next 7 ingredients. Mix together well.
Form meat mixture into loaf and place into crockpot. (place 3 intersecting strips of foil in the bottom of the slow-cooker to aid in removing the meatloaf later).
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hrs or on high for 4-6 hours (To ensure doneness, insert a meat thermo into centre of loaf; internal temp should read 170°F.).
Spread loaf with reserved 1/3 cup pizza sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and let cook for another 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Remove meatloaf to serving dish, slice, and enjoy!