FALSCHER HASE
(Meat loaf)
1/2 Pound Ground Beef; Lean
1/2 Pound Ground Pork; Lean
1 Onion; Medium, Chopped
3 Tablespoons Bread Crumbs
3 Tablespoons Water; Cold
2 Eggs; Large
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Paprika
1 Teaspoon Mustard; Prepared
2 Tablespoons Parsley; Chopped
3 Hard Cooked Eggs; Peeled
4 Bacon; Strips
4 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 Cup Beef Broth
Sauce:
1/4 Cup Water; Hot
1 Teaspoon Cornstarch
1/4 Cup Water
1/2 Cup Sour Cream
Thoroughly mix ground meats, onion, bread crumbs, 3 T cold water, and eggs. Flavor with
salt, paprika, mustard, and parsley. Blend ingredients thoroughly. Flatten out meat
mixture in the shape of a square, (8 X 8-inches). Arrange whole hard-boiled eggs in a row
along the middle of the meat. Fold sides of meat patty over the eggs. Shape meat carefully
into a loaf resembling a flat bread loaf. Occasionally rinse hands in cold water to
prevent sticking. Cube 2 strips bacon; cook in a Dutch oven about 2 minutes. Carefully add
the vegetable oil; heat. Place meatloaf in the Dutch oven and cook until browned on all
sides. Cut remaining bacon strips in half and arrange over the top of the meatloaf. Place
uncovered Dutch oven in a preheated oven for about 45 minutes. While meat is baking,
gradually pour hot beef broth over the top of the meatloaf; brush occasionally with pan
drippings. When done remove meat to a preheated platter and keep it warm. Add 1/4 cup of
hot water to pan and scrape all particles from the bottom. Bring to a gentle boil and add
cornstarch that has been mixed with 1/4 cup water. Cook until bubbly and thick. Remove
from heat and stir in sour cream. Reheat to warm. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
Serve the sauce separately.