German Falscher Hase (Special Meatloaf)

Instructions

1. Step 1

   In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together the meat, onion, 3 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs, the 2 raw eggs, salt, pepper, paprika, mustard, and parsley.

2. Step 2

   Sprinkle the rest of the breadcrumbs on a cutting board and flatten the meat mixture into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.

3. Step 3

   Arrange the whole, hard-cooked eggs in a row down the middle. Fold the sides of the meat patty over the eggs. Form the meat into a nice, free-form loaf shape. Coat liberally with breadcrumbs.

4. Step 4

   Heat oven to 350 F.

5. Step 5

   Chop 2 strips of bacon into small pieces and brown in a Dutch oven on the stove. Remove bacon pieces and set aside. Brown the meatloaf on all sides in the bacon grease.

6. Step 6

   Lay the remaining strips of bacon over the meatloaf, pour 1/2 cup beef broth into the pan and place the Dutch oven in the heated oven. Bake, basting occasionally with the remaining 1/2 cup broth for about 45 minutes. Remove meatloaf to a serving platter, cover with aluminum foil and keep warm.

7. Step 7

   Place Dutch oven back on stovetop and add 1/4 cup of hot water. Scrape all browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

8. Step 8

   Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water and add to pan. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat and stir in sour cream. Try not to boil after the sour cream has been added.

9. Step 9

   Season with optional pepper and reserved bacon bits. Taste before adding more salt.

10. Step 10

    Serve meatloaf with boiled, parsley potatoes, and steamed green beans.