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Terri McK

Serves/Makes:4 or more

Ingredients

• 2 bay leaves, whole
• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
• 1 tsp (5 ml) cayenne
• 1 tsp (5 ml) black pepper
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) white pepper
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cumin
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) nutmeg
• 4 tbsp (60 ml). unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) green bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 c, celery, diced
• 2 tsp (10 ml) minced garlic
• 1 tbsp (15 ml). tabasco sauce
• 1 tbsp (15 ml). Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) ketchup
• 1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). ground beef
• 1/2 lb (.2 kg). ground pork
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup (225 ml) very fine bread crumbs

Preparation

• Combine seasoning in bowl; set aside.
• Melt butter in 1 quart (950 ml) sauce pan over medium heat.
• Add onion, celery, peppers, garlic, tabasco, Worcestershire, and seasoning mixture; saute 6 minutes.
• Stir in ketchup and milk; remove from heat and cool.
• In a bowl, combine meats, eggs, veggies, and bread crumbs.
• Remove bay leaves.
• Mix by hand into shape of loaf.
• Place loaf in ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
• Bake first uncovered for 25 minutes at 350 degrees (175 C.), then covered for another 35 minutes at 400 degrees (200 C.).
• Serve with hot sauce.

Comments

I just spent a month in Montreal and came across this recipe from a local chef. The best meat loaf ever. Enjoy.