1 lb. lean ground beef
2/3 c. cracker crumbs
2/3 c. milk
1 beaten egg
3 tbsp. minced onion
1/2 tsp. each dried sage and thyme leaves
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. brown sugar, packed
1/3 c. ketchup or 3 tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 tsp. ginger
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. dry mustard
Sliced green pepper

Crumble beef into large bowl. Add salt. Sprinkle with crumbs and milk. Let stand a few minutes until crumbs are soft. Blend together. Mix in egg and onion, sage, thyme, nutmeg, and black pepper, mixing well. Shape into 4 loaves. Place on foil-lined baking sheet about 3 inches apart.

Mix brown sugar, ketchup, ginger, soy sauce, and mustard. Spread mixture over tops of loaves. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with green pepper before serving.

To Freeze: Pack into individual bread tins and spread tops with tomato mixture. Wrap air-tight and freeze. To bake, remove from freezer and bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes until done.