Falscher Hase (German Meatloaf)

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Step 10

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

Step 11

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

Step 12

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

Step 13

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