1 lb. ground beef
1 egg
1 onion, chopped
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 (6 oz.) can tomato juice
1/2 c. oatmeal

Mix all ingredients together. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.

HINTS: You might want to add some chopped pepper or celery. Some garlic or parsley is a nice addition. You may substitute V-8 juice for the tomato juice. Regular oatmeal works best for this recipe. Quick oatmeal or rolled oats will work. Do not use instant oatmeal.

Before putting in oven, mix 1/2 cup ketchup or barbecue sauce with 1/2 cup brown sugar and spread on top for a different taste.