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

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Press into 8 x 4 inch loaf pan; bake 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Serves 8.