Slow cooker Meat Loaf

[larrynz]

Slow cooker Meat Loaf

Serve 4

500g minced beef (about 1 pound)
1 30g (1 ounce) packet of mushroom or onion soup
¾ cup rolled oats, fine or coarse
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic or celery salt
¼ cup tomato sauce (ketchup)
½ teaspoon of dried oregano or marjoram
1 large egg
¼ cup of milk
1 fairly large carrot grated

Tear off a strip of baking paper, about 10cm (4 inches) longer than twice the height of the bowl.
Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl, with wet hands shape the mixture into a loaf that fits your slow cooker bowl. (I used my oval cooker)
Fold the baking paper in half lengthways and place the loaf crosswise on it, using the paper as a sling lower it into the slow cooker bowl. (leave it there for lifting the loaf out when cooked)
This is an option, I peeled potatoes, gave them a coat of light olive oil, wrapped each one in foil and placed them round the loaf to bake.
Cook on low for 6—8 hours.

We enjoyed the meal very much, hard to beat slow cooked food for taste, next time I will add a finely chopped onion to the mixture, perhaps instead of the soup mix.

[lindab]

Sounds good Larry and I am hungry for meatloaf so am going to fix it for dinner tonight. Will use onion soup since I am allergic to mushrooms.

[Joyce7]

I love almost anything made in the slow cooker, and meatloaf is a favorite of mine and my family. Thanks so much for this. I'll definitely make it..Joyce

[lindab]

Larry-- had this for dinner and my family loved it. Thanks

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

Gotta remember to try this. Haven't made meatloaf for a bit. Sounds good (I just need to get the baking paper unless you can use foil?)

[larrynz]

You can use foil, the only downside with foil is it tears easy so you need care lowering it into the bowl.

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

I'll be careful and 'll give it a try tomorrow....Thanks Larry