2 lbs. ground beef
2 tbsp. grated onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. sage or thyme
1/4 tsp. mace
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. applesauce
1 c. coarse, crushed soda crackers or bread crumbs

Mix all ingredients together lightly. Form into a large round loaf. Roll loaf in additional crushed crackers (crumbs). Place in a greased shallow baking pan (9 x 13 inches). Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.