Parmesan Meat Loaf

2 slices ry bread, trimmed of crust
2 slices white bread, trimmed of crust
1 cup water or wine
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
4 sprigs parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg
1 teaspoon pepper
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon oregano

Soak the bread in water, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

Break up the bread with your fingers, and mix with beef, onion, parsley, cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Form into a loaf about the size of the bottom of your crock cooker.

Grease the bottom and sides of the crock cooker to prevent sticking, and place the meat loaf in crock.

Cover and cook on low heat for 5 to 7 hours. pour off any excess fat.

Combine remaining sauce ingredients, and pour over meat loaf. Cover and cook on high heat 15 minutes or until the sauce is hot. Serve with an additional sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.