I am a big fan of meatloaf – not just for the dinner it provides but I love the leftovers in sandwiches. My favorite recipe is found here where I use my homemade applesauce to moisten the meat loaf. This Weight Watcher’s recipe I tried on Gene and he actually liked it according to my notes. He was not a fan at all of ketchup, let alone on top of a good meatloaf. Somehow this one agreed with him maybe because of the peppers, onions and horseradish.
This is so easy to put together and throw it in your slow cooker and let it do its thing for a few hours, whether you cook it on low or on high. This is an old recipe and the Weight Watcher’s Points per serving is only 4.
Weight Watcher's Slow Cooker Meat Loaf
- 1-1/2 lbs.ground lean turkey (I use a combination of lean and extra lean)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- sometimes I will add a jalapeno, minced
- 1 egg white
- 3/4 cup ketchup or use chili sauce to spice it up
- 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp. yellow mustard
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- I added 1 tbsp. pure horseradish to give it a little “zing” or how about some Sriracha (some WW recipes are not seasoned enough)
- I like to add fresh basil and some parsley, minced
Cover a small wire rack with foil that will fit in the bottom of the slow cooker; spray it with nonstick spray. Combine all of the ingredients but use only 1/4 cup of the ketchup in a large bowl and mix well. Form into a 5×9-inch loaf and place on the foil lined rack.
Spread the top of the meatloaf with the remaining 1/2 cup ketchup. Cover and cook for 1 hour on high. Then you can continue to cook it on high for another 3 hours or until the meatloaf registers 165°F. Or you can cook it on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Comment: When I use my slow cooker I always start out on high for 1 hour, then finish cooking on low.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
I love a meat loaf sandwich made in my panini maker. Use a good sliced country loaf and add some bibb lettuce, grated cheese and a spread of your choice. I happen to like mustard.
I want to try this. It sounds yummy and so healthy.
Sandy, I like the fact I can use my slow cooker and not heat up the house with the oven on as it normally would take about 90 minutes to cook 🙂
Oh this looks so delicious Judi! The horseradish intrigues me… And I am so on this, this weekend!! That sandwich looks to die for. Is that mozzarella cheese? I plan on copying you to a tee.. 🙂
Prudy, meat loaf is a comfort food for me ever since my mom used to make it. I do love the leftovers in a sandwich and do make this recipe to your taste – you always come up with some good ideas 🙂
Actually Prudy I used some leftover Asiago cheese 🙂
We like meatloaf too. This recipe looks like a good one …maybe minus the horseradish,as I do not like it. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Arl – some times Weight Watcher’s recipes can be on the bland side. Just make your own adjustments and enjoy meat loaf in the summer using a slow cooker 🙂
Yes, isn’t the slow cooker a wonderful thing …especially in the summer. Thanks again for the recipe. Happy Wednesday! 🙂
It sure is! Happy Holiday weekend to you and you are quite welcome 🙂
Omg this looks absolutely skinny but delicious. I didn’t know I could make it in a slow cooker. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Liz – meat loaf is so versatile, you can use your own recipe, adapt my recipe to your taste or come up with something new. Have a great weekend 🙂
Ok, I love how easy this is! I can honestly say I have never tried a weight watchers recipe. I am gonna have to pull out the slow cooker and make a change!
Using a slow cooker is very easy and makes my life easier! Weight Watcher’s does have a lot of good recipes and of course you can always adapt them to your taste 🙂
Making the meatloaf in a slow cooker is brilliant. I don’t own a slow-cooker, and I make my meatloaf in a pot. 🙂
Thanks – the slow cooker is a handy “kitchen gadget” as you do not heat up your home with the oven on, especially during the warmer months. I like to use mine (I have 4 different sizes) when I am entertaining and need to make a lot of food 🙂
Meatloaf sandwiches are so good…and grilled meatloaf sandwiches? Even better!!
Thanks Patty – I think I make meatloaf just for the sandwiches 🙂
Another great recipe, Aunt Juju!
Thanks so much – “pulled” sandwiches, whether they are beef, pork or chicken are always a crowd pleaser and easy on the cook 🙂
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