1 c. tomato juice
3/4 c. Quaker oats
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients except ground beef. Mix well. Add ground beef mix lightly but thoroughly. Press into loaf pan. Bake 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

TOPPING:

1/4 c. ketchup
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. dry mustard

6 servings.