Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        ***SEASONING MIX***
   2                    bay leaves
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      cayenne pepper
   1      teaspoon      black pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      white pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      ground cumin
     1/2  teaspoon      ground nutmeg
                        ***VEGETABLE MIXTURE***
   2      tablespoons   unsalted butter
     3/4  cup           finely chopped onions
     1/2  cup           finely chopped celery
     1/2  cup           finely chopped bell pepper
     1/4  cup           finely chopped green onions
   2      teaspoons     minced garlic
     1/2  teaspoon      tabasco sauce
   1      tablespoon    Worcestershire sauce
     1/2  cup           evaporated milk
     1/2  cup           catsup
                        ***MEAT MIX***
   1 1/2  pounds        ground beef
     1/2  pound         ground pork
   2                    eggs -- lightly beaten
   1      cup           very fine dry bread crumbs

Preparation:

Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Melt the butter in a 1 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, green onions, garlic, Tabasco, Worcestershire and seasoning mix. Saut‚ until mixture starts sticking excessively, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping the pan bottom well. Stir in the milk and catsup. Continue cooking for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature. Place the ground beef and pork in an ungreased 13 by 9 backing pan. Add the eggs, the cooked vegetable mixture (removing the bay leaves) and the bread crumbs. Mix by hand until thoroughly combined. 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 and continue cooking until done, about 35 minutes longer. Serve immediately as is or with "Very Hot Cajun Sauce for Beef" (separate rec ipe).