'Forloren Hare' (Meatloaf) with Bacon and Sides

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 6 slices bacon
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or less, as bacon adds enough)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup creamy gravy mix