Friday, August 26, 2011

Cajun Week: Meatloaf with Sweet Pepper Sauce


Good afternoon bloggers! Welcome to another Cajun entry to Everyday Meals. I'm your host, Mandie. Today, we are taking a look at Cajun meatloaf! The difference between this meatloaf and normal meatloaf would be the variety of spicy ingredients and sauces added on and to the meal itself. Cajuns pride themselves on their spiciness. It's what makes them, well, them. Any who... I'm sure you are tired of my rabbit trails, so let's get cooking!




Cajun Meat Loaf with Sweet Pepper Sauce




You will need:





  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet green pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 slices white bread, torn
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

For the Sweet Pepper Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup diced sweet red pepper
  • 1 cup diced sweet green pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds





I didn't run you off with this massive grocery list, did I? Okay, good.





  1. To Make the Meatloaf: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 
  2. Add the red pepper, green pepper, onion and salt. 
  3. Cover and cook over low heat until very tender, about 8 minutes. 
  4. Remove the vegetables from the heat and cool slightly.
  5. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 
  6. Grease a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
  7. Combine bread and milk in large bowl, then let stand for 5 minutes to soften. 
  8. Add the beef, crumbs, ketchup, egg, hot pepper sauce and sweet red pepper mixture, then toss gently to coat. Spoon and pat the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour then let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
  9. To Make the Sweet Pepper Sauce: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. 
  10. Add the red pepper, green pepper, onion, water and salt. 
  11. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until very tender, about 8 minutes.
  12. Stir in the cider vinegar, brown sugar and mustard seeds and cook over medium-high heat until most of the liquid has evaporated and sauce is thickened, about 8 minutes.
  13. Top each serving with a dollop of Sweet Pepper Sauce and serve.
  14. Enjoy!






I hope you have a great day chock full of spicey goodness! Here's a video to brighten your day up a bit. I will catch you on the flip side. Happy blogging! <3