1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
    1 cup tomato juice
  3/4 cup quick Quaker oats
    1 egg
  1/4 cup chopped onion
  1/2 teaspoon salt
  1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Combine all ingredients; mix lightly but thoroughly.
Press into 8 x 4 inch loaf pan; bake 1 hour or until juices run clear.
Drain; let stand 5 minutes before serving.  8 servings