1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed tomato soup
1 c. cracker or bread crumbs
1 egg
1/2 c. cubed Cheddar cheese
1 onion, chopped
1/2 med. green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. water
1/2 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed tomato soup

Combine first 9 ingredients. Mix well and form into one large or two small meat loaves. (Freeze, if desired, and bake without thawing.) Place in greased baking dish. Combine water and 1/2 can tomato soup and pour over loaf. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. During last 10 minutes, top with cheese, if desired. Yield: 8 to 10 servings.