MEAT LOAF WITH CHILI SAUCE

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I used to serve this meat loaf in my cafe, where so many of my customers asked for it. I adapted the recipe for my slow cooker at home, where it's quite popular, too. -Robert Cox, Las Cruces, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Additional chili sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Cut four 20x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a 9-in. round loaf. Place loaf in center of strips in slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads at least 160°. If desired, spoon additional chili sauce over meat loaf; let stand 10 minutes. Using foil strips as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter., Freeze option: Cover and freeze leftover meat loaf slices in a greased 2-qt. shallow baking dish. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Reheat meat slices, covered, until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 686mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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