2 lb. ground beef
1 egg
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
1/4 c. Italian bread crumbs
1/2 to 3/4 c. ketchup
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Mix all ingredients together except cheese. Press half of mixture into a casserole dish. Put cheese on top and press the other half of meat on top of cheese.

Bake at 350°F for one hour.