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Slow-Cooker Italian Meatloaf

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Nikki Gladd
Updated Oct 5, 2020
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If tender meatloaf is something your family craves, they'll be delighted to try this Slow-Cooker Italian Meatloaf. Prep the whole meal in 15 minutes, then forget about it until it's time for dinner. This Italian meatloaf recipe uses a few simple ingredients with little mess and makes plenty of servings. What's not to love?

Slow-Cooker Italian Meatloaf

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 5 hr 25 min
  • Ingredients 6
  • Servings 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 2 roasted red bell peppers (from a jar), finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup marinara sauce

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Line bottom and side of slow cooker with large sheet of foil. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, stir together 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef, 2 roasted red bell peppers (from a jar), finely chopped, 3/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 2 eggs. Use clean hands to thoroughly mix together. Shape mixture into a loaf; place in slow cooker.
  • Step 
    3
    Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F.
  • Step 
    4
    Uncover; pour 1 cup marinara sauce evenly over cooked meatloaf. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 15 minutes longer or until sauce is thoroughly heated.
  • Step 
    5
    Use sides of foil to remove meatloaf from slow cooker to cutting board. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

370 Calories
21g Total Fat
31g Protein
16g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
190
Total Fat
21g
32%
Saturated Fat
9g
43%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
145mg
48%
Sodium
710mg
29%
Potassium
400mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
5g
Protein
31g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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