Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2009

This was easy and tasty. I used 2 lbs of beef and added some hot sauce. Didn't have sage but still tasted delicious and moist.

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Rach12

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Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2009

I am new to meatloaf making and this recipe was wonderful. Plenty of room to play around with variations. I suggest doubling the catsup sauce for the meat loaf. Will use this recipe again.

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Bitermonkey

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2009

I added fresh minced garlic, onions and parsley to up the flavor quota, plus I mixed the dried mustard in with the meat. I also used Italian bread crumbs, really tasty!

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Living In: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2008

I changed the sauce. Used large tomato sauce, brown sugar,dry mustard and worches sauce, pour it over the last 30 min Makes lots of sauce,also used oatmeal because I didnt have the breadcrumbs. Added the egg and a little milk to the oats to soften

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shelly

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lotus, California, USA

Living In: Shingle Springs, California, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2008

The meatloaf turned out well, but didn't have a lot of flavor. The topping was very good, but there just wasn't enough of it. This would be perfect if there was just more topping. I ended up having to dip mine in BBQ sauce.

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Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2008

We used ground turkey and a few other changes like stuffing mix instead of bread crumbs and onion soup mix instead of minced onions. Makes a big difference, try it! Definately not dull with flavor when you make these changes.

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DeeMcManus

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Guntersville, Alabama, USA

Living In: Charleston, West Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2008

This was OK. Kinda plain. I'm not crazy about meatloaf though.

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Home Town: Greer, South Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2008

Solid. Used one package of onion soup mix instead of minced onions -- worked out great. Everyone enjoyed, and wish to have it again. Recommended.

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2008

I love this recipe! So easy!

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Alicia

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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2008

Very Good! This recipe has never failed me! I've altered it to my family's taste preferences, and it's gotten rave reviews each and every time! Thanks for sharing!

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Jenna

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Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2008

Very fast and easy to make! I made it exactly as the recipe said, except I used a small fresh diced onion instead of dried. I was wondering how this would all come together with 3/4 cup of milk added, but it did and it came out very moist after cooking. I cooked it on low for the first 2 hours, took a look at it and it looked like it had hardly cooked, so I bumped it up to high for the last 2 1/2 or 3. My only complaint is that the seasoned bread crumbs (I used Italian) was a little strong. Next time, I may do a combo of seasoned and plain bread crumbs. Not my most favorite meatloaf recipe, but I will definitely keep it for a fast and easy crockpot meal!

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Cranker, the cook and baker

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2008

I made this using two pounds of ground round to cut back on fat, and cracker meal instead of bread crumbs. Also used fresh sage, and my gosh, was this good! Even my picky soon-to-be daughter-law loved it. I think the secret is in the sauce added at the end. Anyway, I've got a new favorite meat loaf. Thanks for sharing.

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Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2008

I substituted onion soup mix in place of the minced onion, added a little basil and oregano and cut back the brown sugar in the glaze to 1 tbsp. The taste of this meatloaf is incredible. I think it's the sage that really makes it good. My whole family loved this meatloaf.

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Cooking Level: Expert

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Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2008

I had some reservations about making this, but I needed a recipe that would let me take care of my 4 year old and 6 month old who managed to get sick at the same time. This turned out much better than I expected. I can't rate the sauce, as I don't like making ketchup sauces for meat loaves, using honey chipotle barbecue sauce instead. The meat was juicy and had good flavor. I will definitely be making this again! UPDATE: Having made this quite a bit now, I do change a couple of things. I use 2 pounds of meat, and when I have it I do half beef and half venison or pork to have less fat. When I put it in the slow cooker, I leave it on high to get up to cooking temp faster, then low until it's done. I still don't make the sauce tho cause I prefer barbecue sauce.

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Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2008

This was a pretty good recipe, but there are others we like better. Will keep this on hand for when we need something different though!

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MelindaG

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2008

I am so glad I found this recipe! The hours I work make it difficult to make a meatloaf for dinner, and I was looking for a slow cooker recipe. This worked out so moist and delicious, I problably won't bake anymore. After reading reviews, I was concerned about it being too greasy, so I used a very lean ground beef (93%lean/7%fat)and it was moist but not greasy. The topping was sweet & delicious, but... we prefer just plain ketchup on meatloaf, so next time I will omit part or all of the brown sugar. The flavor could use a few more spices, I thought, esp. salt. I don't understand why one review said omit salt? We are a family that uses very little salt and tend to think canned food, etc. is salty. Maybe it was the bread crumb seasoning differences. ? I will add some more salt and some black pepper at least next time, but will make again and again in the slow cooker timed just like this TERRIFIC RECIPE states. Thank you, Suzanne!

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Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2008

I really liked this recipe, and so did my husband. I baked it at 350 degrees for one hour and it turned out really moist and full of flavor!

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Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2008

leave out salt.

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Renee

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2008

This was great, but I made some minor changes. First, instead of minced onion, I used a whole packet of onion soup mix, as we love that in ground beef. Then, for the topping, I skipped the brown sugar and added a couple drops of liquid smoke. My husband loved the topping this way and wanted more, so next time I will double the batch. Very juicy, tender meatloaf, but the topping really makes it. Also very easy, so will make again.

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Reviewed: Jun. 19, 2008

This was very good, and a great way to have a comfort food meal without heating up the kitchen! Instead of the salt, I used Adobo. Next time, I think I'll increase the amount though. It could have used a little more flavor. Other than that, I made the recipe "as is". My family enjoyed this meatloaf more than my old standby that I usually make in the oven!

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