1 1/2 lb. hamburger (1/2 lb. pork sausage)
1 egg
1/2 onion, chopped
1/4 bell pepper
1 can tomato sauce (chili sauce)
1 grated carrot

Make a mixture of any combination of the following or use only one:

Crackers
Bread crumbs
Cereal

Mix, form in loaf. Pour part of sauce on meat if desired. Bacon on top if desired. Cook 1 hour in loaf pan at 350 degrees.