2 lb. lean ground beef
1 tsp. dried parsley
1/4 tsp. sweet basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 med. onion, chopped
2 beaten eggs
1/4 lb. saltine crackers, crushed
1/2 c. grated cheese (American or Cheddar)
1 sm. can of tomato sauce (reserve 1/2 for topping)

Mix all ingredients well, reserving 1/2 can of tomato sauce for topping. Press into loaf pan and bake for 1 hour in 350 degree oven. No additional salt is needed because of salt on crackers.