Slow Cooker Meatloaf

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 large carrots, halved
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup, divided
• 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard

Directions

1. Place carrots in the bottom of a 3-5 quart slow cooker.
2. Combine beef, sausage, onion, 3/4 cup ketchup, breadcrumbs, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Use your hands to mix and make sure everything is well incorporated.
3. Form meat mixture into a loaf and gently place over carrots in slow cooker.
4. In the same bowl, mix sugar, mustard, remaining ketchup and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder together. Spread over the top of loaf, cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or overnight), or on high for 4 hours.
5. Let sit for 15 minutes after turning off heat, drain excess liquid and serve warm.