Cajun Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
2 whole bay leaves
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
3/4 c. finely chopped onions
1/2 lb. ground pork
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1/2 c. finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 c. finely chopped green onions
2 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 Tbsp. Tabasco sauce
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. catsup
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c. very fine dry bread crumbs

Preparation

Combine seasonings in small bowl; mix and set aside.
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, green onions, garlic, Tabasco, Worcestershire and pre-mixed seasonings.
Saute until mixture starts sticking excessively (about 7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
Stir in 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 in an ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
Add the eggs, bread crumbs and cooked mixture, removing the bay leaves.
Mix by hand until thoroughly combined.
In the center of the pan, shape mixture into a loaf.
Bake, uncovered, at 350\u00b0 for 25 minutes, then raise the heat to 400\u00b0 and continue cooking until done, about 35 minutes longer.