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Place rack in upper third of oven and heat to 400.
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Spray or oil large rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
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Pulse onion, bacon and garlic in food processor until JUST finely chopped, not pureed
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In large bowl, combine oats, boiling water and stir to combine.
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Add the onion mixture, beef, eggs, 1 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper and mix well by hand.
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Shape into 4 small loaves (about 4X# inches) and place on baking sheet.
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If you are making 1 large loaf you will place in regular size loaf pan.
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Brush 1/2 cup chili sauce over the top of loaves
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Bake until cooked through (165), about 20 minutes
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You will need to adjust cooking time for single large loaf.
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Turn broiler on high and brush with remaining 1/4 chili sauce & broil for about 2 minutes, until browned in spots.