Italian Meat Loaf

Italian Meat Loaf: Date Added: 11 Nov 2009 Ingredients:

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
1 large egg
2 tablespoons dried chopped onion
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs -- crushed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce

Cooking Instructions:

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.