Crockpot Meatloaf

Meatloaf, despite the bad reputation it has, is one of my all time favorite foods. One of my main complaints about cooking meatloaf is I never know quite when it is done, especially for recipes that include ketchup. This meatloaf recipe is one of the tastiest ones I have tried and it is so easy to make. Cooking it in the crockpot lets me feel confident that it is cooked all the way through and the delicious sauce adds a wonderful finishing touch.

Ingredients

2 Eggs
3/4 cup milk
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

In a large bowl combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Mixture will be moist. Shape into a round loaf; place in a 5 qt slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.

In a small bowl whisk the ketchup, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon over the meat loaf. Cook 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting. 6 servings.

Variation:  Substitute basil and black pepper for the rubbed sage and leave out the ground mustard.

Freezer Meal Option

Make meatloaf according to directions. Shape the meatloaf and without cooking, place it in a freezer bag. Freeze the meatlloaf raw. When ready to cook, thaw in the fridge over night and place in the crockpot in the morning.