SEASON MIX:

2 whole bay leaves
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cayenne
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
4 tbsp. unsalted butter
3/4 c. onions, finely chopped
1/2 c. celery, finely chopped
1/2 c. green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 c. green onions, finely chopped
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 tbsp. Tabasco sauce
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. catsup
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground pork OR veal
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c. fine dry bread crumbs

Combine the season mix and set aside.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, celery, green pepper, green onions, garlic, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce and season mix. Saute until mixture starts sticking excessively, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping the pan bottom well. Stir in milk and catsup and continue cooking for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool.

Place ground meat in ungreased 13 x 9 inch pan. Add eggs, cooked vegetable mixture, removing bay leaf and bread crumbs. Shape into loaf. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, then turn up to 400 degrees and cook until done, about 35 minutes longer.