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

4 tbsp. unsalted butter
3/4 c. chopped onions
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped green bell pepper
1/4 c. chopped green onions
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 tbsp. Tabasco sauce
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. 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 season mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

Melt butter in a 1 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, green onions, garlic, Tabasco, Worcestershire, and seasoning mix. Saute until mix starts sticking excessively, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping the pan bottom well. Stir in the 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 13 x 9 baking pan. Add eggs, cooked vegetable mix, remove bay leaf and add bread crumbs. Mix until thoroughly combined. Shape loaf 1 1/2 inch high, 6 inches wide, 12 inches long. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Raise heat to 400 degrees and continue cooking until done, about 35 minutes longer. Serve immediately.