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Spicy Meatloaf Recipe
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Spicy Cajun Meatloaf
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
 
Servings: 3
Ingredients
SEASONING MIX
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
MAIN INGREDIENTS
  • 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 3/4 cup onion diced
  • 1 scallion green onion, diced
  • 3/4 cup celery diced
  • Half a bell pepper any color, I like red, diced
  • 1 or 2 jalapenos diced (Serrano peppers would work well for more heat!)
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp Tabasco sauce the smokey chipotle Tabasco works here as well
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 lb ground beef pork, chicken or turkey (you decide!)
SPICY TOMATO TOPPING
  • 1 can of Rotel
  • Add 1/3 of the seasoning mix. I tend to spice it up with more cayenne pepper.
  • Add the Spicy Tomato Topping on top of the loaf during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Instructions
  1. Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Melt the butter or heat olive oil in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, jalapenos, green onions & garlic. Bring the mixture to a good sweat, just to the point where the veggies are fragrant and the onions are translucent.
  4. Add the Tabasco, Worcestershire and 2/3 of seasoning mix. Stir for a couple minutes longer and then remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
  5. Place the ground beef/pork/turkey/chicken in a bowl. Add the egg and the cooked vegetable mixture, remove the bay leaves. Mix by hand until thoroughly combined.

  6. Line a 13 x 9 inch baking sheet with foil (for less mess) and then spray with cooking spray, or brush with olive oil. 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. Bake uncovered at 350F for 25 minutes, then raise heat to 400F. Continue cooking until done, about 30 minutes longer.

  7. Add the tomato topping during the last 5 minutes just enough to heat the topping. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Adjust the number and/or type of chiles to suit your desired level of heat.