1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 c. tomato sauce
3/4 c. Quaker oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 egg or 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1 tbsp. green pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients. Mix lightly, but thoroughly. Press into 8 x 4 inch loaf pan; bake 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes. 8 servings.