Slow Cooker Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup water
• 2 pounds lean (93/7) ground beef
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup minced green bell pepper
• 1 sleeve saltine crackers, crushed fine
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama), or to taste, optional
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup milk, only if needed
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, optional
• 1/2 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet, optional
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Creole mustard
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the 1/4 cup of water in the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker.

2. 2

   Add the ground beef to a large bowl and top with the minced vegetables, crushed saltines, seasonings and egg. Gently mix, adding milk only as needed to moisten.

3. 3

   Line slow cooker with aluminum foil leaving extra length to use as handles. Spray foil lightly with non-stick spray. Form meat mixture into an oblong loaf and place into slow cooker.

4. 4

   Combine the Worcestershire and Kitchen Bouquet, if using, and brush over the top of the meatloaf.

5. 5

   Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F in several places.

6. 6

   Combine the glaze ingredients until well mixed; spread across the top of the meatloaf the last 15 minutes of cooking time.

7. 7

   Use a wide spatula to assist with carefully transfering meatloaf to a platter. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.