Meatloaf

3 lb. meatloaf mix

2 C Italian style bread crumbs

1/4 c dried parsley

1T granulated garlic

2 medium onions, chopped into large pieces

3 medium bell peppers, chopped into large pieces

2 eggs

salt and pepper to taste

4 C of your favorite sauce

2 C ketchup

1/2 C beef stock

3 T balsamic vinegar

6 T brown sugar

6 T bold and spicy mustard

4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 c grated pecorino Romano

In a small bowl combine tomato sauce, ketchup, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar ,mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and beef stock. in a separate large bowl, combine meatloaf mix, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, eggs, salt and pepper, 1C tomato mixture( in other bowl reserved), and pecorino Romano. Form into a loaf. Place 1/2 C tomato mixture on the bottom of a Crockpot, then place meatloaf. Arrange peppers and onions around the meatloaf, top with remaining sauce. Cook in crockpot on high for 8-10 hours. Serve with extra pecorino Romano cheese.