ITALIAN MEAT LOAF 
Preparation Time: 10 minutes. Slow Cooker Time: 2 1/2 to 3 hours on high or 5 to 6 hours on low. Last-Minute Cooking Time: none.

2 lbs. lean ground beef
2 c. soft bread crumbs
1/2 c. spaghetti sauce
1 lg. egg
2 tbsp. dried chopped onion
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. dried Italian herbs, crushed
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. spaghetti sauce

Fold a 30 inch long piece of foil in half lengthwise. Place in bottom of a slow cooker with both ends hanging over top edge of cooker. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, egg, onion, salt, garlic salt, Italian herbs, garlic powder and pepper until well blended. Shape into a loaf. Place in slow cooker on top of foil. Spread 2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce over top. Cover tightly and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours or until beginning to brown and juices run clear. Use ends of foil to lift out meat loaf and transfer to a serving platter. Makes 8 servings.

 

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