Marvelous Recipes

Who would have thought you could make such a delicious tasting meat loaf in a slow cooker! This Southwest-style meat loaf topped with a sweet and tangy sauce is sure to be a winner at your dinner table!

2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce

1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into a round loaf.

2. Cut three 20-in. x 3-in. strips of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Crisscross the strips so they resemble the spokes of a wheel. Place meat loaf in the center; pull the strips up and bend the edges to form handles. Grasp the foil handles to transfer loaf to a 3-qt. slow cooker. (Leave the foil in during cooking time.)

3. Cover and cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours or until no pink remains and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Combine the ketchup, brown sugar and hot sauce; pour over meat loaf during the last hour of cooking. Let stand for 10 minutes. Use foil strips to lift loaf out of slow cooker. Makes 8 servings.

Emily

A delightful change-of-pace from traditional meat loaf that is sure to please your hungry family.

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
3 tablespoons steak sauce
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1 large egg
1-3/4 cups water
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups instant mashed potato flakes, dry
1 large egg
1-1/2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
2/3 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1. Spray an 8×8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, steak sauce, minced onion, salt, pepper and egg; mix well. Press in bottom and up the sides of baking dish to within 1/2 inch of top.

2. In a 2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, milk, butter or margarine and 1/4 teaspoon salt; heat to boiling. Remove from heat and stir in potato  flakes. Let stand 30 seconds. Stir in the egg; then the broccoli and cheese. Spoon over the meat shell in baking dish.

3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until meat loaf is thoroughly cooked. Let stand 5 minutes; drain liquid around edges. Makes 6 servings.

Emily