Meatloaf With Mozzarella, Mushrooms and Pepperoni

• slices white bread↗2
• ground sirloin↗1 1⁄2 lbs

  1 1⁄2

• finely chopped button mushrooms1 1⁄2 cups

  1 1⁄2

• shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup
• finely chopped pepperoni1⁄3 cup

  1⁄3

• dried oregano↗1 teaspoon

  1

• garlic powder or 2 finely minced garlic cloves↗1 teaspoon

  1

• salt↗3⁄4 teaspoon

  3⁄4

• large eggs, lightly beaten↗2

  2

• ketchup↗2 tablespoons

  2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Tear bread into large pieces and blend in a food processor until they form fine crumbs. Combine crumbs, sirloin, mushrooms, mozzarella, pepperoni, oregano, garlic, salt and eggs in a large bowl and mix gently with your hands to combine. Form mixture into a 9-inch-by-6-inch loaf. Place in slow cooker.

2. 2

   Brush meatloaf with ketchup, cover, and cook on low until meat is cooked through, about 5 hours.