While this recipe calls for ground beef only, I would definitely suggest mixing it up with some pork or turkey as well. Two types of meat make meatloaf even tastier and more tender, and it’s a great way to lower the red meat content in your diet if you’ve been trying to look after your heart health. Serve this meat and potatoes meal up with some green vegetables or a salad on the side, and you’ve got a great way to remember the fun of the summer, no matter what time of year it is. Thanks, The Magical Slow Cooker!

 

Ingredients

Meatloaf Ingredients:

1 lb. 10% fat ground beef

2 large eggs

½ cup diced white onion

¼ cup ketchup

¼ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

¼ tsp. onion powder

15 Saltine crackers, crushed

 

For the potatoes:

4 small russet potatoes, sliced

½ cup sliced white onion

½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. onion powder

¼ tsp. pepper

3 Tbsp. melted butter

1 cup shredded sharp cheese

 

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the meatloaf ingredients.

Shape the meatloaf on one side of the slow cooker.

Make a foil “bowl” out of a foot or so of foil. Shape it next to the meatloaf. Add the potatoes and onions. Season the potatoes and onions with the salt, pepper, and onion powder, and toss them with your clean hands. Drizzle over the melted butter.

Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours.

After the cooking time is up add the cheese on top of the potatoes, and cover for about 5 minutes more or until the cheese is melted. Add ketchup to the top of the meatloaf when serving.

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Quick tip: Do not open the lid of the slow cooker during the 5 hours of cooking time or the potatoes will not get tender.

Recipe and image courtesy of The Magical Slow Cooker