Tomato-Onion Meat Loaf

Preheat oven to 350 °F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 5 x 2-inch loaf pan; set aside. Combine ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, ketchup, warm water and dry onion soup mix in a large mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly; place mixture into loaf pan. Shape to fit pan; spread bacon strips on top. Pour tomato sauce over meatloaf. Bake for 1 hour or until temperature reaches 160°F (70°C)on a meat thermometer. Remove from oven; drain of excess fat and allow to sit in pan for about 5 minutes. Serve as an entrée or in sandwiches.