Cajun Meat Loaf
A flavorful Cajun-inspired meatloaf with bold spices, tender ground beef, and a tangy ketchup glaze. Perfect for a hearty family dinner or casual gathering, this dish combines smoky cayenne, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce for a spicy, savory experience that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1/4 stick butter ⓘ
- 1/2 large onion, chopped ⓘ
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin ⓘ
- 1 pound lean ground beef ⓘ
- 1 egg, beaten ⓘ
- 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ⓘ
- 1/2 cup ketchup ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, pepper, and ground cumin to the skillet.
- Cook the vegetables until tender, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked vegetables with ground beef, beaten egg, dry bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup.
- Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased baking dish.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).