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

Combine all ingredients. Pack firmly into an ungreased loaf pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for one hour and 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.