2 lbs. ground beef
1 egg (slightly beaten)
1 medium to large onion (chopped fine)
1 c. dried bread crumbs or soda crackers
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. ketchup or chili sauce

Combine all ingredients together except ketchup. Mix well together and place in loaf or bread pan. Spread ketchup or chili sauce on top.

Bake in moderate 350 degree oven for 1 hour. You can add a 1/2 cup chopped green pepper for flavor - not all people like green pepper.

For a variation you can make a layered meat loaf by using half the beef mixture in pan. Cover with 1 cup cooked peas and 1 cup cooked carrots. Top with remaining meat mixture then bake 375 degrees for approximately 45 minutes.