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

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. Mix well. Shape into 4 loaves. Place in foil lined baking sheet about 3 inches apart. Mix brown sugar, catsup, ginger and garlic salt (if used) soy sauce and mustard. Spread mixture over top of loaves, bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with green peppers before serving. Makes 4 servings.