1 c. tomato juice
3/4 c. Quaker oats (quick of old fashioned) (uncooked)
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. onion, chopped
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 8 x 4-inch loaf pan. Bake 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.