Cajun
Meat Loaf
SEASONING MIX
2 each whole bay leaves
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1 tps black Pepper
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
MAIN INGREDIENTS
4 tbs unsalted butter
3/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup green bell peppers, chopped
1/4 Cup green onions, finely chopped
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp tabasco sauce
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup very fine bread crumbs
Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and
set aside.
Melt the butter in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add
the onions, celery, bell peppers, green onions, garlic,
tabasco, Worcestershire and seasoning mix. Saute until mixture
starts sticking excessively, about 6 minutes, stirring
occasionally and scraping the pan bottom well. Stir in the
milk and catsup. Continue cooking for about 2 minutes,
stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow mixture to
cool to room temperature. Place the ground beef and pork in an
ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Add the eggs, the cooked
vegetable mixture and the bread crumbs, remove the bay leaves.
Mix by hand until thoroughly combined. In the center of the
pan, shape the mixture into a loaf that is about 1-1/2 inches
high, 6 inches wide and 12 inches long. Bake uncovered at 350F
for 25 minutes, then raise heat to 400F and continue cooking
until done, about 35 minutes longer.
Serve immediately as is or with Very Hot Cajun Sauce for
Beef. This is best using both ground pork and ground beef.
