Crock Pot All American Meatloaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 cups breadcrumbs
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
8 slices cheddar cheese or 8 slices American cheese, cut into 16 strips
2 tablespoons tomato paste

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, except the cheese and tomato paste.
Shape half of the meat mixture into a loaf.
Arrange 8 cheese strips on the meat, and top with the remaining meat, pressing the edges together to make a seal.
Place in the Crock-Pot.
Top with the tomato paste and the remaining cheese slices.
Cover; cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours on Low or on High for 3 to 4 hours.