Zimbabwe Meat Loaf

In cold weather there is nothing more satisfying than a good slice of meat loaf served with either a baked potato or mashed potato. this recipe will serve six and is economical as well as tasty.

1 pound ground beef, lean
1 large chopped onion -- finely chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 large egg
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch thyme
1 slice bread -- thickly sliced
1/4 cup milk
1 roll aluminum foil
2 large eggs -- hard boiled and shelled
3 bacon slices

Remove crust from slice of bread and soak in milk - squeeze dry.

Mix all together except foil, hard boiled eggs and bacon - and shape in the form of a loaf on a greased baking tray.

Make a dent in the center and insert 2 hard boiled and peeled eggs - close up firmly.

Place slices of bacon across the top sideways.

Crimp up oiled tin foil along the sides to keep its shape.

Cook until golden at 500 degrees.