Paul Prudhommes Cajun Meat Loaf Recipes

PAUL PRUDHOMME'S CAJUN SAUCE FOR BEEF

Steps:

• Combine onions, bell peppers and celery in a small bowl & set aside while you start the roux.
• In a heavy 2-quart saucepan (I prefer a castiron skillet), heat the oil over medium-low heat to about 250°. With a metal whisk, whisk in the flour a little at a time until smooth.
• Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until roux is light brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. be careful not to let the roux scorch or splash on you.
• Remove from heat and immediately stir in the vegetable mixture (with a spoon) as well as the red, white and black peppers.
• Return pan to high heat and cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly (you're cooking the seasonings and vegetables in the light roux and the mixture should be pasty). Remove from heat.
• In a separate 2-quart saucepan, bring the stock/broth to boil. Add the roux mixture by spoonfuls to the boiling stock, stirring until dissolved between each addition.
• Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer & cook until the sauce reduces to 3 1/2 cups (about 15 minutes).
• Skim any oil from the top and serve immediately.

CAJUN MEATLOAF MY WAY AND PRUDHOMME'S

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine the seasoning mix ingredients and set aside.
• Melt the butter or olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and add the onions, celery, bell peppers, green onions, garlic, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce and seasoning mix.
• Saute the mixture using medium to medium high heat until it starts sticking, about 6-8 minutes. Scrape occasionally and let the mixture brown lightly.
• Add the evaporated milk and ketchup. Continue cooking for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally and remove the bay leaves. Let the mixture to cool to room temperature for easy handling.
• In a large bowl, combine the cooled vegetable mixture with ground beef, eggs, and bread crumbs. Mix well for 8 minutes using circular movement.
• Place the meatloaf mixture on an ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Shape the mixture into a loaf that is about 3 1/2 - 4 inches high and 5 inches wide.
• Combine the sauce ingredients. Spread the half of sauce all over on the meatloaf and bake for 25 minutes.
• Raised the heat to 400 degrees F. Spread the remaining sauce on the meatloaf and continue to bake for another 35 to 40 minutes.
• After coming out of the oven, let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.