Welsh Meat Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 pounds ground chuck
• 2 cups soft breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika