Falscher Hase (German Meatloaf)

Ingredients

• 4 whole eggs
• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ lb ground pork
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ½ medium onion, finely minced
• 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
• 1 pinch salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 whole bay leaf

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil 4 eggs in salted water until hard-cooked, about 10 minutes. Cool, peel, and set aside.

2. 2

   Combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, minced onion, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

3. 3

   Mix gently with your hands until just combined — do not overwork or the meatloaf will be dense.

4. 4

   Flatten meat mixture on parchment into a 9-by-6-inch rectangle about 0.5 inches thick.

5. 5

   Arrange the 4 hard-boiled eggs in a line down the center of the meat mixture.

6. 6

   Roll the meat up tightly around the eggs using the parchment to help. Seal the seam by pinching.

7. 7

   Heat butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high until foaming, about 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Sear the meatloaf roll on all sides until golden brown, 6-7 minutes total. Turn every 90 seconds.

9. 9

   Whisk together broth, tomato paste, vinegar, and bay leaf; pour around the meatloaf in the skillet.

10. 10

    Transfer skillet to a 375°F oven and bake uncovered until internal temp reaches 160°F, ~25 min.

11. 11

    Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Transfer meatloaf to a cutting board.

12. 12

    Skim fat from the sauce if desired. Slice the meatloaf into 0.75-inch-thick rounds to reveal egg.

13. 13

    Arrange slices on a platter and pour warm sauce over. Serve with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

Tools you’ll need

• medium saucepan
• large bowl
• parchment paper
• 12-inch oven-safe skillet
• whisk
• cutting board
• sharp knife
• instant-read thermometer

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