Spicy Cajun Meatloaf

Name: Spicy Cajun Meatloaf
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Cajun,American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs; 1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef; 1/2 pound lean ground pork; 1 cup salsa; 2 tablespoons tomato paste

A savory and spicy Cajun meatloaf features a vibrant blend of onions, celery, garlic, green pepper, and cayenne for a rich flavor.

⭐ 4.2 (39 reviews) Prep: 25 minCook: 55 minTotal: 80 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Cajun American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 F.
In a 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Sauté onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic for 5-6 minutes until tender. Stir in salt, peppers, cumin, Worcestershire, and Tabasco.
Remove skillet from heat and cool for 15 minutes.
Transfer cooled vegetables to a bowl. Mix in milk, ketchup, eggs, and breadcrumbs. Add ground beef and pork, combining until just mixed.
Press meat mixture into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, smoothing the top.
Combine salsa and tomato paste; spread over the meatloaf.
Bake uncovered at 375 F for 50-55 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 F.
Drain excess fat.
Cover and let stand for 10-15 minutes.
Remove from pan, transfer to a platter, and slice.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 310 kcal

Carbohydrate: 14 g

Cholesterol: 127 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 30 g

Saturated Fat: 5 g

Sodium: 619 mg

Sugar: 6 g

Fat: 15 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g