Ingredients

Makes 10 servings

　　3 pounds lean ground beef

　　1 cup ketchup

　　1 tablespoon kosher salt

　　1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

　　1 tablespoon soy sauce

　　1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

　　3 slices white bread, dampened with water and torn into 1/2-inch pieces

　　3 large eggs

　　1/2 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce

　　1 medium onion, coarsely grated

　　1 pound bacon

　　

Step 1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.

　　

Step 2

In large mixing bowl, using hands, gently knead together all ingredients except bacon until just combined. Transfer mixture to a 13 X 9-inch glass baking dish and mound into a 12 X 6-inch oval loaf. Spread bacon strips over loaf and bake until meat is firm and bacon is well done, about 1 hour.