1 lb. ground beef
1 c. ketchup
3 med. eggs
1/2 c. oats, uncooked
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped and seeded
3 slices American cheese (reserve)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Dash of hot pepper sauce
Dash of Worcestershire
1/2 tbsp. oregano
1/2 tbsp. garlic powder

Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Make sure they are combined very well. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place half of mixture in loaf pan. Place slices of cheese across top. Add remaining meat mixture. Bake 55-60 minutes until light crust forms. Serve with scalloped potatoes and vegetables. Makes 6-8 servings.