1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
3/4 c. Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 (8 z.) can tomato sauce
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. chopped green or red bell pepper
1 (2 1/2 oz.) jar mushrooms, drained
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all ingredients except cheese; mix well. Shape to form 6 loaves (small). Place into shallow baking pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until meat is done. Top loaves with cheese during last 5 minutes of baking. Yield 6 servings.