1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
3 slices bread, torn into sm. pieces
1 egg
1 c. milk
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/3 c. ketchup, chili sauce, or barbecue sauce (optional)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix well all ingredients but ketchup. Spread mixture in ungreased loaf pan, 9 x 5 x 3 inch. Spoon ketchup onto loaf. Bake, uncovered, for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Drain off fat.

You may substitute dry bread crumbs, wheat germ, cracker crumbs, or quick oats for slices of bread.