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

Combine all ingredients and pack firmly into a greased loaf pan. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) for 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving.