Meat Loaf Surprise - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
1 c. Italian bread crumbs
1 pouch onion soup mix
black pepper to taste
1/2 c. ketchup
2 eggs
3 hard-boiled eggs
salt (optional)

Preparation

In large bowl, beat together raw eggs, ketchup, soup mix and spices.
Add bread crumbs; blend well.
Mix in ground beef.
Blend thoroughly with hands.
Pack 3/4 of mixture into standard size loaf pan.
Push 3 holes in center of loaf pan.
Place a peeled boiled egg in each hole, lengthwise.
Cover with remaining meat mixture, carefully packing down tightly and covering eggs.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 2 hours.
Cover with extra ketchup during the last 1/2 hour.
Cook 5 minutes.
Slices will have egg in almost every serving.