2 pounds lean ground beef
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 (14-ounce) can chop suey vegetables, drained
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1 egg well beaten
1 (10-ounce) jar sweet & sour sauce

In large bowl, combine all ingredients except sweet & sour sauce; mix well. Shape ground beef into loaf; press into 9 x 5 - inch loaf pan. Pour sweet & sour sauce over loaf; return to oven. Continue baking 20 minutes. Garnish, if desired.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.