SLOW COOKED MEAT LOAF & POTATOES

SLOW COOKED MEAT LOAF & POTATOES


2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 pounds lean ground beef
½ pound hot Italian sausage, casing removed
1 large onion, finely chopped
1-½ cups ketchup, divided
3/4 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard


Place potatoes in bottom of a 3-1/2 quarts (or larger) slow cooker

In a large bowl, combine beef, sausage, onion, ¾ cup ketchup, cracker crumbs, eggs, and salt; mix well. Place over potatoes and pat down to form a loaf.

In the same bowl, combine brown sugar, mustard, and the remaining ¾ cup ketchup, mix well. Spread over the top of the loaf, cover, and cook on the low setting for 6 to 10 hours. Drain off excess liquid, and serve.

Yield: 6 servings.