Crock Pot Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, peas

I am loving the crock pot this summer!
This is from www.crockpot365.blogspot.com

--1 lb lean ground turkey
--1/2 lb lean ground beef
--1 chopped red bell pepper
--1/4 cup uncooked brown rice
--1 14.5 oz can of tomatoes with Italian seasoning (the whole can, juice too!)
--1 T A-1 sauce
--packet of onion soup mix
--1 egg
--1/4 cup (or so) of ketchup

The Directions.

--in a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients except for the ketchup and mix.
--squirt the ketchup all over the top.

You can put the entire meat mixture directly into your crockpot, or you can put it into a heat-resistant dish inserted into your crock. It is your choice. I used my 6qt Smart Pot, and put a loaf pan into it. What I like about using the loaf pan is that the fat kind of bubbles up and out over the top of the pan and then collects in the crock.

If your crock is only 4 qts, just plop the meat into the crock. You can suck away some of the fat that collects on the top with paper towels a few hours into cooking time if it grosses you out.

Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 6-8. The meat is done when it is brown and fully cooked when you cut into it.

Let the meat sit for about 30 minutes before you slice and serve.