SEASONING MIX:

2 whole bay leaves
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. cayenne
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

REMAINING INGREDIENTS:

4 tbsp. unsalted butter
3/4 c. finely chopped onions
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1/2 c. finely chopped green peppers
1/4 c. finely chopped green onions
2 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/.2 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. catsup
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground pork
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c. very fine dry bread crumbs

Combine seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Melt the butter in a quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, celery, green pepper, garlic, green onions, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoning mix. Saute until mixture starts sticking excessively, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan.

Stir in milk and catsup. Continue cooking for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature. Place ground beef and pork in an ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan. Add eggs and cooked vegetable mixture (remove bay leaves) and bread crumbs. Mix until thoroughly combined.

Shape mixture into a loaf about 1 1/2 inches high, 6 inches wide and 12 inches long. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, then raise temperature to 400 degrees and continue cooking until done (about 35 minutes longer). Serve immediately.