*Cajun Meatloaf*

Seasoning mix

2 ea Whole bay leaves
1 ts Salt
1 ts Ground cayenne pepper
1 ts Black pepper
1/2 ts White pepper
1/2 ts Ground cumin
1/2 ts Ground nutmeg

Main ingredients

4 tb     Unsalted butter
3/4 cup  Finely chopped onions
1/2 cup  Green bell peppers, chopped
1/4 cup  Green onions, finely chopped
2 ts     Minced garlic
1 tb     Tabasco sauce
1 tb     Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup  Evaporated milk
1/2 cup  Catsup
1 1/2 lb Ground beef
1/2 lb   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, as the
pork gives more flavor diversity. However, you can make
it with ground beef only.

Submitted by QuiQue L. - Kennesaw

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