Dinner for two in the slowcooker | CROCKPOT MEATLOAF recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats add fiber, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: tomato puree

💰Cheaper: homemade sauce

Tomato puree has no added sugars, and homemade sauce can be made at a lower cost.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan option, while applesauce adds moisture and sweetness.

Start by adding 1 pound of lean ground beef to a bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon of ketchup, and 1 tablespoon of dehydrated minced onion to the beef.

Mix in a seasoning blend of 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika.

Add 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley and 1 large egg to the mixture.

Toast 1 slice of bread, then blend it in a food processor to make breadcrumbs. If using store-bought, use 1/4 cup.

Mix all ingredients in the bowl with clean hands until combined and set aside.

Peel 1 to 1.5 pounds of russet potatoes, rinse them under cold water, and cut into chunks.

In a large bowl, season potato chunks with garlic salt, pepper, Montreal chicken seasoning, and onion powder, then mix.

Place the meatloaf mixture into a 6-quart slow cooker, patting it into a loaf shape on one side.

Add the seasoned potato chunks to the other side of the slow cooker.

Prepare a sauce by mixing 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 to 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon A1 Sauce, and 2 teaspoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in a small bowl.

Spread the sauce evenly over the meatloaf without letting it slide off the sides.

Add 2 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter on top of the potatoes.

Cover the slow cooker with a lid, set to high heat, and cook for 3 to 4 hours or until everything is tender and cooked through.

To make brown gravy, mix 4 teaspoons of a gravy mix with 3/4 teaspoon of beef bouillon powder and hot water in a measuring cup, stirring well.

Sauté canned corn and canned green beans with garlic salt, pepper, and butter as a side vegetable.

After 3.5 hours, check the potatoes for tenderness and mix them to ensure they are cooked through.

Garnish the dish with more fresh parsley before serving.

Slice the meatloaf directly in the slow cooker and serve with potatoes and gravy.

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