Meatloaf

Today I'm making meatloaf in my slow cooker. I enjoy using the slow cooker on the weekend when I'm having a fun day and don't want convenience food (e.g. frozen pizza). I'm thinking I'll be using it more now that Evan's home again Sunday evenings.

Denise's Meatloaf
Be sure to use lean meats and do not add any additional salt, as this recipe has plenty of fat & sodium.

2 pounds ground beef (or a mix of lean meats)
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups Italian-style dried bread crumbs
1 cup fresh chopped spinach
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
additional seasonings (no salt added), as desired

Vegetables:
1/8 lb baby carrots per expected person
1 1/2 red potatoes per expected person

Mix all the ingredients (except carrots & potatoes) together until the texture is uniform.
Shape into a loaf and put into large slow cooker.
Pour carrots on each side of the meatloaf.
Place halved or quartered (depending on size) potatoes on top of the carrots (you may need to rest some on the meatloaf, depending on how many people you expect to feed).
Cook on Low for 7-8 hours.