Meatloaf Cajun Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper, ground, (cayenne)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 12 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 12 cup celery, finely chopped,
- 12 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
- 14 cup greens onion, chopped
- 12 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 12 cup milk
- 2 lbs beef, ground
- 12 lb pork, ground
- 2 eggs, lighthy beaten
- 1 cup dry bread, crumbs very fine
Directions
Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.melt the butter in 1 quart saucepan over medium heat.
add the onions, celery, bell pepper, green onions, garlic, tabasco, worcestershire and seasoning mix.
saute until mixture starts sticking excessively, about 6 mins, stirring occasionally and scraping the pan bottom well.
stir in the milk and 1/2 cup catsup.
Continue cooking for about 2 mins, stirring occasionally.
remove from the heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
place the ground beef and pork in an ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
add the eggs, the cooked vegetable mixture removing the bay leaves, the bread crumbs.
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 x 6 inches wide and 12 inches long.
Bake uncovered at 350 for 25 minutes, then raise heat to 400 and continue cooking until done, about 35 minutes longer.
serve immediately,.