1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
3/4 c. dry oats
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. tomato juice
1 egg, beaten

Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Pack firmly into an ungreased loaf pan. Bake in a preheated moderate oven (350 degrees) for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.