1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. cracker crumbs
2/3 c. milk
1 beaten egg
3 tbsp. minced onion
1/2 tsp. dried sage
1/2 tsp. thyme
Sliced green pepper (optional)
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. brown sugar, packed
1/3 c. ketchup
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. dry mustard

Crumble beef into large bowl. Add salt. Sprinkle with crumbs and milk. Let stand a few minutes until crumbs are soft. Blend together. Mix in egg and onion, sage, thyme, nutmeg and black pepper, mixing well. Shape into 4 loaves. Place on foil-lined baking sheet, about 3 inches apart.

Mix remaining ingredients except green peppers. Spread mixture over tops of loaves. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with green peppers before serving.