Ingredients
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2 whole bay leaves
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 teaspoon cayenne (ground red pepper)
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon white pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3/4 cup finely chopped onion
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1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 cup evaporated milk
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1/2 cup catsup
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1 1/2 lbs ground beef
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1/2 lb ground pork
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
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1/2 cup finely chopped celery
Instructions
- 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 peppers, green onions, garlic, Tabasco, Worcestershire and seasoning mix.
- Saute until mixture starts sticking excessively; about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping the 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. REMOVE BAY LEAVES.
- Place ground beef and pork in an ungreased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
- Add the eggs, cooked vegetable mixture (cooled) 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".