PAUL PRUDHOMME'S CAJUN MEAT LOAF

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 whole bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne (ground red pepper)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
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 very fine dry breadcrumb

Steps:

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 pappers, green onions, garlic, Tabasco, Worcestershire and seasoning mix.
Saute until mixture starts sticking excessivly; about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping teh 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 ground beef and pork in an ungreased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
Add the eggs, cooked vegetable mixture (cooled), removing the bay leaves and 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, 6 inches wide and 12 inches long.
Bake uncovered at 350° for 25 minutes, then raise heat to 400° and continue to cook until done, about 35 minutes longer.
Serve Immediately as is or with "Very Hot Cajun Sauce for Beef".