1 sm. can tomato juice
3/4 c. uncooked oats
1 egg or egg white
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. salt if desired
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 chopped bell pepper (optional)
1 1/2 lb. lean ground chuck

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients except ground beef; mix well. Add ground beef mix lightly but thoroughly. Press into 8x4-inch loaf pan. Bake 1 hour. Drain; let stand 5 minutes. Makes 8 servings.