Every family in America probably has a favorite recipe for meatloaf. It’s one of those dishes that make us think of home. Always spice a meatloaf generously, as the spices dissipate during cooking. Add plenty of moist ingredients such as tomato sauce or ketchup, eggs, and if need be, stock.
Suggested Beverage: A good Syrah or medium-to full-bodied red wine.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Line the slow cooker with two sheets of aluminum foil for easy removal of the meatloaf.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the beef, onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, eggs, and bread and season with salt and pepper. Mix well with your hands and shape into an oblong loaf (or if you are using a round slow cooker, into a round loaf).
Step 3
Place the loaf into the slow cooker and pour the ketchup evenly over the top. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf registers 165°F and the meat is browned.
Step 4
Lift the meatloaf from the cooker by gently grasping the aluminum foil and pulling it out. Let it rest for about 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
