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Chop all of the fresh vegetables (peppers, onions, celery) into a small dice and mince the garlic.
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Over a medium-high heat melt 6 tbsp.
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butter.
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Once butter begins to start browning, add the diced vegetables and garlic.
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Add about 1 tbsp.
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salt.
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After these have cooked for a few minutes add 2 tbsp.
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Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp.
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black pepper, 1 tsp.
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cayenne pepper, and 1 tsp.
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ground nutmeg.
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If you like it hot, add in a couple shakes of your favorite hot sauce.
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Next, add in 1/2 cup of ketchup.
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Continue cooking and stirring for a few more minutes and then remove from heat.
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After allowing the mixture to cool for a couple of minutes add about 1/2 cup of milk.
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Stir until combined.
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Next, add at least 1 cup of bread crumbs.
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Continue adding bread crumbs and stirring until mixture is a nice, thick paste.
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In a large mixing bowl place the ground beef and pork and combine.
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Whisk 3 eggs and add to the meat mixture.
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Add vegetables.
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Keep working all of the Cajun-veg mix into the meat until all is blended well.
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Spray a sheet pan with some non-stick cooking spray.
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Next, using your hands, form your meat mixture into a loaf on the sheet pan.
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Make the loaf around 6-8 inches wide and about 1 1/2 inches tall.
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In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together 3/4 cup of ketchup with about 2 tbsp.
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of honey.
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Slather this sauce over top of the whole meatloaf.
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Place into a 400 degree oven for 40-50 minutes.
