Cajun Seasoned Meatloaf

By Diana Rattray

Meatloaf Dinner

D. Rattray

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This appetizing, tasty meatloaf is made with a variety of chopped vegetables and tomatoes, along with Cajun seasonings and bread crumbs. Fried okra or a tasty corn casserole would be delicious with this meatloaf.

Ingredients:

• 1 to 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork or more beef
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup finely ground bread crumbs
• 1 medium tomato, seeds removed, cored, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning mixture
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• dash pepper
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• ketchup or chili sauce, optional

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients except ketchup or chili sauce; pack into a loaf pan or meatloaf pan, or shape into a loaf shape and set on a rack or crumpled foil on a shallow baking sheet. Try to keep it out of the drippings with a piece of crumpled foil or a wire rack. If desired, spread ketchup or chili sauce over top about 10 minutes before done.

Bake at 350° for 60 to 70 minutes.
Serves 4 to 6.