Cajun Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Cajun Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed with garlic press; 2 lbs lean ground beef; 2 large eggs; 1 cup fresh breadcrumb (about 2 slices); ½ cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons ketchup; ¼ cup milk; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon thyme; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed with garlic press
2 lbs lean ground beef
2 large eggs
1 cup fresh breadcrumb (about 2 slices)
½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons ketchup
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

1
In nonstick 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
2
Add carrots, onion, celery and green pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
3
Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
4
Set aside to cool slightly.
5
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
6
In large bowl, combine ground meat, eggs, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup ketchup, milk, Worcestershire, salt, cumin, thyme, nutmeg, cayenne, black pepper and cooked vegetables just until well blended, but not over mixed.
7
In 13 x 9-inch baking pan, shape mixture into 10 x 5 inch loaf, pressing firmly.
8
Spread remaining 2 tablespoons ketchup on top of loaf.
9
Bake 1 hour 15 minutes.
10
Let stand 10 minutes to set juices for easier slicing.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 stalk celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cajun Meatloaf 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.

Cajun Meatloaf

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