Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. lean ground round or sirloin
1 egg or 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
1 c. tomato juice or 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) tomato soup
3/4 c. uncooked oats (quick or old fashioned)
1/4 c. chopped onion or 1 small onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Combine all ingredients; mix thoroughly by hand.
Press into 8 x 4-inch loaf pan.
Bake 1 hour.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.