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

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine all ingredients except ground beef. Mix well and add beef. Mix lightly, but thoroughly. Press into 8 x 4-inch loaf pan.

Bake at 350°F for 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.