Slow Cooker Meatloaf on a Bed of Potatoes
You can lightly mash the potatoes and the sauce is slightly sweet, making it very kid friendly. Use two large spatulas to lift the meatloaf onto a cutting board to slice it. Add a side salad or steamed green beans to complete the meal. This meatloaf also works well for sandwiches the next day.
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1" cubes
- 2 lbs. ground sirloin
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- ¾ cup crushed saltine crackers
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Topping
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Grease the bottom of the slow cooker with olive oil. Add the potatoes, toss lightly to coat and arrange in a neat bed. Shape the mixture into an oval or round loaf , and place on top of the layer of potatoes.
- Combine the ground beef, eggs, crumbs, ketchup, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Using a large fork, mix gently but thoroughly, being careful not to compact the meat.
- Shape the mixture into an oval or round loaf , and place on top of the layer of potatoes.
- To make the topping, combine the ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the meatloaf.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Remove meatloaf and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with potatoes mashed from the slow cooker.
Notes
Recipe from Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker Cookbook