Cajun Meatloaf

We had this last night for dinner and while I did enjoy it, it tasted pretty similar to my usual recipe for meatloaf. Next time I make this I am going to add in a little more flavoring, it didnt seem spicy enough for cajun meatloaf! So this is my modified recipe for cajun meatloaf (for the actual recipe, visit PW's site)

Cajun Meatloaf by The Pioneer Woman

Ingredients

• 3 whole Bell Peppers (red, yellow & orange)
• 2 whole Medium Onions
• 8 cloves Of Garlic
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire
• 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• Optional: A Few Shakes Of Hot Sauce
• 2 cups Ketchup
• ½ cups Whole Milk
• 1 cup (to 2 Cups) Breadcrumbs
• 2 pounds Of Lean Ground Beef
  
• 3 whole Eggs
• 2 Tablespoons Honey

Preparation Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Chop all of the fresh vegetables (peppers & onions) into a small dice and mince the garlic.
  
• Over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Once butter begins to start browning, add the diced vegetables and garlic.
  
• Add about 1 tablespoon salt.
  
• After these have cooked for a few minutes add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon nutmeg and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  
• If you like it hot, add a couple shakes of your favorite hot sauce.
  
• Next add about ½ cup of ketchup.
  
• Continue cooking and stirring for a few more minutes. Remove from heat.
• After allowing the mixture to cool for a couple of minutes, add about ½ cup of milk.
  
• Stir until combined.
  
• Next add at least 1 cup of breadcrumbs.
  
• Continue adding breadcrumbs and stirring until mixture is a nice, thick paste.
  
• In a large mixing bowl place the ground beef.
  
• Whisk 3 eggs and add to the meat.
  
• After allowing the pasty vegetable mixture to cool down a bit, begin incorporating it into the meat.
  
• Keep working all of the Cajun-Vegetable mix into the meat until all is blended well.
• Spray a loaf pan with some non-stick cooking spray. Next, using your hands, form your meat mixture into a loaf pan.
  
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together ¾ cup of ketchup with about 2 tablespoons honey.
  
• Slather this sauce over the whole meatloaf.
• Place in a 400 degree oven for about 40 minutes.