Tasty German Meatloaf (Falscher Hase) In A Rich Gravy
Feed the family with our tasty, and rustic German meatloaf served in a rich gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes to dunk up the delicious gravy and vegetables of your choice on the side. This dish is budget-friendly and an absolute crowd pleaser.
Equipment
Ingredients
For The Meatloaf
- 3 hard boiled eggs (shell removed) for the filling
- 1 egg
- 2 slices white bread
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
- 1 pound minced beef
- 1 pound minced pork
- 1 brown onion finely chopped
- 2 tsp salt
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1/3 to 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil
For The Gravy
- 1 large brown onion
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp cornflour
- 2 tsp sour cream
- olive oil for frying
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
How To Prepare The Meatloaf
- Tear the bread into small pieces and put them into a mixing bowl. Pour over the milk and let the bread soak for a few minutes.2 slices white bread, 1/4 cup milk
- Now, add the meat, onion, egg, mustard, and seasoning, and mix thoroughly with your hands.1 egg, 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard, 1 pound minced beef, 1 pound minced pork, 1 brown onion, 2 tsp salt, freshly ground pepper to taste
- If you want, let the meat mixture rest for 30 minutes, to allow the flavors to develop. (this step is optional)
- Drizzle olive oil into the baking dish, and create a base layer with half of the meat dough. Place the eggs lengthwise onto the meat.1/3 to 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil, 3 hard boiled eggs (shell removed)
- Now cover the eggs with the rest of the meat and form a log-like shape.
- Place the meatloaf into the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes at 180 ℃/350℉ (fan -forced).Note: After 30 minutes of cooking time, we are adding the gravy to the dish
The Gravy
- Cut the onion into slices and slowly sautee them in some olive oil.1 large brown onion, olive oil for frying
- In a small bowl combine the tomato paste, cornflour, and sour cream to a thick paste. You can add 2 tbsp of water if desired.1 tsp tomato paste, 1 tsp cornflour, 2 tsp sour cream
- Add the beef stock to the onions and bring to a simmer. Add the paste to thicken the gravy.1 cup beef stock
- Simmer on low heat until it is thickens. If it is too thick, add a little more beef stock. Season with salt and pepper.salt and pepper to taste
- Add the gravy to the meatloaf after it has been in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Leave the meatloaf in the oven for an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before cutting it into thick slices.
- Serve with your favorite vegetables and mashed or boiled potatoes. Enjoy!
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