Meatloaf Cajun Meatloaf

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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 celery, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped greens onion
• 12 teaspoons of minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon tabasco sauce
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground lamb
• 2 eggs, lighthy beaten
• 1 cup dry bread, crumbs very fine

Recipe

• 1 combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• 2 melt the butter in 1 quart saucepan over medium heat.
• 3 add the onions, celery, bell pepper, green onions, garlic, tabasco, worcestershire and seasoning mix.
• 4 saute until mixture starts sticking excessively, about 6 mins, stirring occasionally and scraping the pan bottom well.
• 5 stir in the milk and 1/2 cup catsup.
• 6 continue cooking for about 2 mins, stirring occasionally.
• 7 remove from the heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
• 8 place the ground beef and lamb in an ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
• 9 add the eggs, the cooked vegetable mixture removing the bay leaves, the bread crumbs.
• 10 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.
• 11 bake uncovered at 350 for 25 minutes, then raise heat to 400 and continue cooking until done, about 35 minutes longer.
• 12 serve immediately,.