Hidden Veggie Meatloaf
Your kids will have no idea that you are sneaking some veggies into their diet. The flavors infuse together to make this the most tender, moist meatloaf you will ever eat! Serve with a simple baked potato or alongside cheesy scalloped potatoes for a special treat.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef 80/20 or 90/10 fat content
- 1 cup fresh carrot, minced in food processor
- 2 Tb dried minced onion
- 3 tsp fresh minced garlic
- 2 Tb dry parsley
- 1 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 Tb ketchup
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp pepper
- 8 oz can tomato sauce (do not mix into meatloaf)
Instructions
If freezing:
- Mix all ingredients together (except the can of tomato sauce). Form into a loaf and freeze in a gallon freezer bag.
- When ready to cook, place frozen meatloaf into the crockpot. Pour sauce over the top and cook on low 7 hours. Finish off in the oven for an additional 30 minutes at 400 degrees. (The oven step isn't essential but it crispies up the outside and makes it awesome!)
If eating right away:
- Mix all ingredients together (except the can of tomato sauce) and form into a loaf.
- Place in crockpot and cook on low 6-7 hours or oven for 50 minutes at 400 degrees, pouring the tomato sauce on top before cooking. If using the crockpot, finish off in the oven at 400 for an additional 30 minutes to crisp up the edges of the meatloaf.