1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 c. tomato juice
3/4 c. oatmeal
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. minced onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Combine all ingredients; mix well. Press firmly into greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pan. Bake in preheated moderate oven 350 degrees about 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Makes 8 servings.