Louisiana Cajun Meatloaf
Source of Recipe
Vernalisa's
List of Ingredients
-2 Whole bay leaves
-1 tablespoon salt
-1 teaspoon ground red pepper( cayenne)
-1 teaspoon black pepper
-1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
-1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
-4 tablespoons unsalted butter
-1 cup finely chopped celery
-1/2 cup of celery finely chopped
-1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
-1/4 cup chopped greens onions
-12 teaspoon of minced garlic
-1 tablespon tabasco sauce
-1 tablespoon worecestershire sauce
-1/2 cup milk
-2 pounds ground beef
-1/2 pound of ground pork
-2 eggs lighthy beaten
-1 cup very fine dry bread crumbs
Recipe
-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,
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