1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef chuck
3/4 c. commercial sour cream
1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
2 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 c. fine dry bread crumbs

Heat oven to 450 degrees (hot). Heat oil in a skillet; add meat and brown lightly over moderate heat, stirring frequently. Combine sour cream, onion soup mix and eggs. Let stand for a few minutes.

Combine the lightly browned meat, sour cream mixture and the bread crumbs. Pack into an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving. Serves 6. (Your time: 7 minutes; Cooking time: 20 minutes)