2 lb. ground beef
1 c. tomato juice
1 c. dry bread crumbs
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. basil or oregano

Combine all ingredients, mixing well. Bake at 350 degrees about 1 hour. Turn out on serving platter and garnish with pepper rings, if desired.