1 c. tomato juice or sauce
3/4 c. oatmeal (old fashioned or quick)
1 egg
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients with ground beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Press into 8x4 loaf pan; bake 1 hour. Drain; let stand 5 minutes. Makes 8 servings.