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

Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Pack firmly into an ungreased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.