Italian Meatloaf

Name: Italian Meatloaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 large eggs, (lightly beaten); 2 garlic cloves, (minced); 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 1/2 cup bread crumbs, (regular or gluten free*); 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 pounds lean ground beef; 2 cups homemade or good quality jarred marinara sauce ((can use additional for serving)); spaghetti, (regular or gluten free, for serving)

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:3h

Italian Meatloaf tastes exactly like a giant meatball served on a plate of spaghetti. This easy weeknight recipe combines ground beef, parmesan, seasonings, and bread crumbs, all smothered in marinara sauce, and cooked in the crock pot.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:51:36 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories326.5 kcal (16%)

Total Fat17 g (24%)

Carbs10.6 g (4%)

Sugars3.8 g (4%)

Protein30.5 g (61%)

Sodium992.8 mg (50%)

Fiber1.6 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

3eggs

large, lightly beaten

2garlic cloves

minced

1 cupparmesan

freshly grated

½ cupbread crumbs

regular or gluten free

¼ cupfresh parsley

chopped

1 ½ teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoonground pepper

2 poundslean ground beef

2 cupsmarinara sauce

homemade or good quality jarred, can use additional for serving

spaghetti

regular or gluten free, for serving

Instructions

Step 1

Fold a 2-foot length of aluminum foil in half lengthwise. Place the foil in the slow cooker in the lengthwise direction, pressing along bottom and sides. Roll over the excess foil to make "handles" for lifting when the meatloaf is done. (See picture in "How to Make Italian Meatloaf")

Step 2

In a large bowl place eggs, garlic, Parmesan, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Add ground chuck and mix throughly with spoon or hands until mixture is evenly incorporated.

Step 3

Shape it into a loaf and carefully place in the slow cooker on top of foil. Pour 2 cups of marinara over the top.

Step 4

Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or until thermometer reads 165-170ºF.

Step 5

Carefully lift meatloaf out of slow cooker with handles and place on platter to serve with extra marinara. Cut into slices and serve with pasta, if desired.

Step 6

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