German Meatloaf

My daughter always asked me to make this on her birthday

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb ground beef
• 1⁄4 lb ground pork
• 1  onion, chopped
• 3  tablespoons  soft breadcrumbs
• 3  tablespoons cold water
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard
• 2  tablespoons parsley
• 3  hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 4  tablespoons  oil
• 2  slices bacon, chopped
• 2  slices bacon, cut in half
• 1  cup beef broth

• SAUCE

• 1  teaspoon cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup cold water
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream

Directions

1. Combine meats, onion, bread crumbs, 3T cold water and 2 eggs.
2. Season with salt paprika, dry mustard, parsley, blend well and flatten into an 8" pan.
3. Remove from pan and arrange the slices of hard boiled eggs in a row in middle of meat.
4. Fold the side of meat over eggs,and shape into a loaf.
5. Cook 2 diced strips of bacon in 4T oil and brown the meatloaf on all sides.
6. Place in roasting pan; place 4 half-strips of bacon on top; bake 350 about 45 minutes.
7. Baste often with beef broth, when done drain.
8. SAUCE:
9. Add cornstarch to wate, stir into pan juices aand cook until thick.
10. Remove from heat and add sour cream.
11. Pour over top of meatloaf when serving.