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