Cajun Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Cajun Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cajun Meat Loaf Sauce; 1 box Pomi crushed tomatoes, about 14 ounces; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Meat Loaf; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped scallions (which are called green onions in the original recipe--that's what they're called in Cajun cooking.); 2 cloves garlic, minced or put through a garlic press; 3-5 drops Tabasco (up to a teaspoon if you like things really hot); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef; 1/2 pound ground pork (you can use all beef if you prefer.); 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup fresh bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Cajun Meat Loaf Sauce
1 box Pomi crushed tomatoes, about 14 ounces
2 Bay Leaves
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Meat Loaf
4 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped scallions (which are called green onions in the original recipe--that's what they're called in Cajun cooking.)
2 cloves garlic, minced or put through a garlic press
3-5 drops Tabasco (up to a teaspoon if you like things really hot)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork (you can use all beef if you prefer.)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
Pour tomatoes into saucepan and add all the rest of the ingredients. Let simmer together while meatloaf is cooking. Adjust seasoning to taste. Remove bay leaves before serving.
2
Preheat oven to 350. Line a rimmed cookie sheet with foil.
3
Saute onion, bell pepper, scallions and celery over medium heat till softened. Add a few dashes of salt. Stir in garlic and saute briefly, but don't let garlic burn. Let cool.
4
Mix together meat, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, milk, ketchup till thoroughly blended. Add eggs and bread crumbs and mix well. Stir in sauteed vegetables, salt and pepper and mix well. Mixture should be well-blended and tightly packed.
5
Form mixture into a loaf and place on cookie sheet. (This makes a dark brown crust, which is much more to my liking than if it's baked in a loaf pan.) Bake at 350 for approximately 45 minutes.
6
Serve slices of meat loaf with sauce on each plate.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cajun Meat Loaf Sauce, 1 box Pomi crushed tomatoes, about 14 ounces, 2 Bay Leaves, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cajun Meat Loaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cajun Meat Loaf

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Variations & substitutions

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