1 c. tomato juice
3/4 c. Quaker oats
1 egg or egg white
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients except ground beef; mix well. Add ground beef, mix lightly but thoroughly. Press into 8 x 4 inch loaf pan; bake 1 hour. Drain; let stand 5 minutes.