CAJUN MEAT LOAF

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A jambalaya of flavors greets guests who sample my zippy meat loaf. I received the recipe years ago from a friend who lived in Jamaica.-Anna Free, Cleveland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h55m

Yield 175-200 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

40 bay leaves
1/2 cup salt
1/4 cup each pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, ground cumin and nutmeg
40 green onions, thinly sliced
15 medium onions, chopped
10 medium green peppers, chopped
40 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups butter
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
2/3 cup hot pepper sauce
6 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
1 bottle (64 ounces) ketchup
8 packages (8 ounces each) dry bread crumbs (20 cups)
36 eggs, beaten
30 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
10 pounds ground pork

Steps:

Combine the seasonings; set aside. In Dutch ovens, saute onions, green peppers and garlic in butter until tender. Add Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and reserved seasonings. Cook and stir for 8-10 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Remove from the heat; stir in milk and ketchup. Cool. , Add bread crumbs and eggs; mix well. In several large bowls, combine beef, pork and vegetable mixture; mix well. Pat into 11 greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°; drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.