1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 tbsp. butter
2 lb. ground beef
1 c. (8 oz.) tomato sauce
2 eggs, beaten
4 oz. Cheddar, grated
1 c. soft bread crumbs
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Saute onion and green pepper in butter until onion is soft. Remove from heat and mix with other ingredients, blending well. Shape into loaf and place in 10 x 14 inch baking pan, or pack into large greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Serves 8-10.