Easy Italian Meatloaf Recipe: Classic Comfort Food

INGREDIENTS

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/3 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 pound ground beef 1/2 pound ground pork 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Asiago cheese

PREPARATION:

Slow Cooker Directions

1. Reserve 1/3 cup tomato sauce; refrigerate. Combine remaining tomato sauce and egg in large bowl. Stir in onion, bell pepper, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and black pepper. Add ground beef and pork; mix well and shape into loaf.
2. Place meat loaf on foil strips; place in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH 4 to 6 hours (internal temperature should read 170°F).
3. Spread meat loaf with reserved tomato sauce; sprinkle with Asiago cheese. Cover; cook 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Using foil strips, remove meat loaf from slow cooker.

This recipe appears in: Italian