1 1/2 lbs. ground beef chuck
1 c. soda cracker crumbs, about 18 crackers
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
3/4 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. finely chopped green bell pepper
2 lg. eggs, beaten
1 bay leaf, finely crushed
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/8 tsp. dried marjoram leaves
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. catsup

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease large rectangular baking dish. In large bowl combine all ingredients except catsup; mix well. Shape mixture into oval loaf 8" long. Place in center of baking dish. Brush with catsup. Bake 1 hour.