1 lb. hamburger meat
1 sm. onion (grated)
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
1 c. bread crumbs or crackers
Bacon (optional)

Mix well, add pepper if desired. Form into loaf. Put into baking dish. Add 1 cup of tomato juice. Bake in moderate oven until slightly brown, then add 3 slices of bacon on top. Sprinkle with tomato catsup. Return to oven for bacon to brown. Serves from 4 to 6.