Cajun Meatloaf & Tomato Onion Gravy Cajun Meatloaf (serves 6) 3 pounds ground beef 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 small bell pepper, diced 1 onion, chopped 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 2 slices stale bread or rolls 2 eggs 1 teaspoon Cajun spice blend 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 1 tablespoon gumbo filé powder (more or less, to taste) 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Pre-heat oven to 350°. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Pat into ungreased loaf pan and bake for about 45 minutes, until done. Tomato Onion Gravy (makes about 1 quart) 4 tablespoons margarine 1 onion, chopped 2 to 4 tablespoons flour 1 cube vegetable bouillon 4 cups hot water 1 (10 ounce) can tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons gumbo filé powder 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper In a large sauce pan, sauté onions in melted margarine until tender. Add flour until margarine is absorbed. Cook until roux begins to brown. Dissolve bouillon in water and add slowly to roux. Add tomato paste and remaining ingredients to liquid mixture and stir to combine. Simmer over low flame for about 30-45 minutes, until desired thickness (should coat the back of a spoon). Add a little more water or flour if necessary to control thickness. **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
