This recipe has no muss and fuss and lets you savor meatloaf with all of the flavors of traditional Italian herbs and spices.
Author:Addie Gundry
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:3 hours
Total Time:3 hours 10 minutes
Yield:Serves 6
Category:Entrées
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds lean ground sirloin
2 large eggs
1 zucchini, grated and excess liquid squeezed out
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped, plus extra, for garnish
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon onion powder
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup jarred marinara sauce
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Line the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with aluminum foil. Coat the foil with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the ground sirloin, eggs, zucchini, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, oregano, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
Carefully transfer the mixture into the slow cooker and form it into an oblong-shaped loaf, setting it on top of the aluminum foil.
Cover and cook for 6 hours on Low or for 3 hours on High. When you have 15 minutes left, turn off the heat and unplug the slow cooker. Remove the cover and spread the marinara sauce over the top of the meatloaf. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the sauce and replace the cover. Allow the meatloaf to sit for 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Lift the foil to remove the meatloaf. Transfer the loaf to a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley. Slice and serve.
