Slow Cooked Meat Loaf and Potatoes

Have you ever thought of making meat loaf in a slow cooker? It's a worry-free way to make the family favorite. (But it's so good that, sorry, we can't promise there'll be leftovers for cold meat loaf sandwiches!)

Serves: 6

Cooking Time: 6 hr

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 pounds ground beef (see Notes)
• 1/2 pound hot Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup, divided
• 3/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

Instructions

1. Place potatoes in bottom of a 3-1/2-quart (or larger) slow cooker.
    
2. In a large bowl, combine beef, sausage, onion, 3/4 cup ketchup, cracker crumbs, eggs, and salt; mix well. Place over potatoes and pat down to form a loaf.
    
3. In the same bowl, combine brown sugar, mustard, and the remaining 3/4 cup ketchup; mix well. Spread over the top of the loaf, cover, and cook on the low setting for 6 to 10 hours. Drain off excess liquid, and serve.
    

Notes

• We recommend using lean ground beef to minimize the amount of excess fat.
   
• If you're a fan of this recipe, then check out How to Cook with Your Slow Cooker, Plus 11 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes!