Paleo Crockpot Sweet Potato Meatloaf with Garlic Cauliflower Mash

This was an unexpected game changer! I prepared the grated sweet potato and spices the night before, so all I had to do the next day was throw everything in the crockpot. Well that was the plan, but since I did not get home until later in the day, I actually threw everything in the Instant Pot for 25 minutes instead. There are not many ingredients to this recipe whatsoever and it turned out tasting plenty flavorful and delicious! I loved it paired with the Garlic Cauliflower Mash recipe too, but that is just my preference. All I added to my mash was cauliflower, garlic cloves, salt, garlic powder, and 1/2 Cup broth (I left out the extra added fat this time since the meatloaf had enough for me). I'm always looking for new ways to eat sweet potatoes and I will definitely be throwing this recipe into the rotation for now on. Plus, it was seriously too easy to make that it's a great recipe to save for meal prep. Definitely recommend giving this one a try!

Paleo Crockpot Sweet Potato Meatloaf
Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 3 cups grated sweet potato (about 2 small potatoes)
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp unrefined sea salt
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly, and dry.
2. Cut potatoes to fit through food processor. (No need to peel.)
3. Shred sweet potatoes with the grating blade of your food processor.
4. Transfer sweet potatoes to the crockpot.
5. Add ground beef and remaining ingredients to the crock pot.
6. Mix well, then use a spatula or the back of a big spoon to press mixture into the bottom of the crock.
7. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Original recipe found here


Garlic Cauliflower Mash
Ingredients:

• 2 lb Cauliflower 
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 Tbsp ghee or coconut oil 
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Chop cauliflower into large florets.
2. Steam the cauliflower in a large pot with boiling water and garlic cloves. Steam until fork tender.
3. Drain and transfer cauliflower and garlic cloves into a blender or food processor.
4. Add the ghee, salt, and black pepper (I always add at least 1 tsp salt). Blender until smooth. Adjust seasoning to your liking.
5. Note: You can always add some Coconut Milk as well (or in place of the Fat if you want), and you can always add some Chicken or Bone Broth to give it some more flavor as well.