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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients; mix well. Press firmly into ungreased 8"x4"x2" loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Makes 8 servings.

For Hamburgers: Omit egg. Reduce tomato juice to 1/2 cup. Shape to form 8 patties. Broil or pan fry to desired doneness.