1 c. tomato juice
3/4 c. oatmeal, uncooked
1 egg, beaten (optional)
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients except ground beef; mix well. Add ground beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Press into 8x4 inch loaf pan; bake 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Makes 8 servings.