Cajun Meatloaf

Submitted by Susie in Texas

"Tasty!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 20
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• SEASONING MIX

• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, Ground
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• MAIN INGREDIENTS

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3⁄4 cup onion, Finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup green onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic, Minced
• 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 cup evaporated milk
• 1⁄2 cup catsup
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1⁄2 lb ground pork
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs

directions

1. Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Melt the butter in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, green onions, garlic, tabasco, Worcestershire and seasoning mix.
4. Saute until mixture starts sticking excessively, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping the pan bottom well.
5. Stir in the milk and catsup.
6. Continue cooking for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
8. Place the ground beef and pork in an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
9. Add the eggs, the cooked vegetable mixture and the bread crumbs, remove the bay leaves.
10. Mix by hand until thoroughly combined.
11. 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.
12. Bake uncovered at 350F for 25 minutes, then raise heat to 400F and continue cooking until done, about 35 minutes longer.
13. Serve immediately as is or with Very Hot Cajun Sauce for Beef.
14. This is best using both ground pork and ground beef, as the pork gives more flavor diversity.
15. However, you can make it with ground beef only.

Reviews

[krystena10]

Loved, Loved, Loved it! Just what I was looking for! Unbelievably moist. Thank You for sharing this.

 

[Stardustannie]

Mmm, what a tasty n super moist meatloaf. I topped with mushroom gravy and served alongside super smooth mashed potatoes, carrots and green beans. Thanks for sharing :)

 

[Crystals Kichen]

wnated to try a different recipe and this was okay but not what i was looking for.

 

[Denise!]

Best meatloaf we've ever had. I originally found this recipe on another site and have been making it about a year now. I leave out the nutmeg and make a topping with tomato sauce and brown sugar. I don't bake it as long as indicated, it dried it out the first time I made it. It's just an outstanding recipe and a family favorite.

 

[Palmetto Cook]

Absolutely best meatloaf recipe ever. Here's a small hint for a great sandwich the next day(s) Grilled meatloaf sandwiches. Absolutely terrific, especially on a sturdy bread, like a pump/rye swirl, with mustard. OMG! Of course, I topped the mearloaf with a brown sugar, mustard and ketchup blend.