Magic Meatloaf

It's called magic because it does a really good disapearing trick. I'll write out the way my mom gave me the recipe, but I have to say "season to taste" for me means Italian seasonings (usually garlic, oregano, parsley) with a hearty amount of pepper. TBH, I make the whole thing from memory, by feel, but this is the jist of the idea. (also makes good meatballs). Chris looooves this left overs to make into sandwhiches, so I often double the recipe, make 3 medium loaves, and make meatballs to freeze.

2 lbs ground chuck

1/2 cup onion, chopped

1 cup cracker crumbs

1 packet (7.8 oz) brown gravy mix

1/2 cup green pepper, chopped

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 egg

1 cup milk

Season to taste

Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Shape into loaf. Place in slow cooker 8-10 hrs on low or 4-6 hrs on high. can add potatoes and carrots to crock pot if desired. Alternatively (since I sometimes don't think ahead early enough) shape into two smaller loaves and bake in glass baking dish, covered, at 450 deg for about an hour or more (check to see when it's cooked through)

slow cooker variation: omit gravy mix and milk; add one 8 oz can tomatoe sauce; stir half into loaf and pour half over loaf