Yield: 6 servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
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3/4 cup ketchup
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1 large egg
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Cooking time: 10 hours
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To ease removal of the meat loaf from the crock pot, fold two 24 inch pieces of aluminum foil in half lengthwise; then in half lengthwise again. Place strips across each other, forming a + in bottom of a 3 quart or larger crock pot. Press strips against inside of crock pot, letting ends hang over the outside.
In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup ketchup with the remaining ingredients until well blended. Form into a 7 X 4 X 2 inch loaf. Place in crock pot; spread top and sides of loaf with remaining 1/4 cup ketchup.
Cover and cook on high 4 hours or on low 8-10 hours until a meat thermometer inserted in center of meat loaf registers 160 degree.