Simple Independence Loaf – Slow-Cooker. This slow cooker poor man independence loaf is a warm, filling, and cheap dinner that families can make often. It uses a few pantry and fridge items, puts them into the slow cooker, and makes a soft meatloaf with very little work. The dry stuffing mix replaces breadcrumbs and seasonings, so it’s great for busy nights when you want a quick, hearty meal.
A cozy, budget-friendly meatloaf made in the slow cooker with ground beef, stuffing mix, soup, eggs, and ketchup. It needs almost no prep and makes a big, tasty meal for the family. Serve with mashed potatoes, veggies, or rolls. Leftovers are great in sandwiches the next day.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
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2 pounds ground beef
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1 box (6 ounces) dry stuffing mix
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1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup ketchup
Simple Independence Loaf: Directions
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Lightly grease a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker or put in a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
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Put the raw ground beef in the slow cooker and break it up a little so it spreads evenly across the bottom.
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Sprinkle the dry stuffing mix evenly over the ground beef.
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In a small bowl, whisk the cream of mushroom soup, eggs, and ketchup until smooth, then pour this mix over the stuffing.
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Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the center reaches 160°F and the loaf is cooked through.
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Let the loaf rest 10 minutes so it firms up and slices better.
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Slice and serve warm with mashed potatoes, buttered green beans, sweet corn, rolls, or your favorite sides