Sarah's Prize Winning Meatloaf

I've been making this meatloaf since I was a little girl in 4-H...my family really likes it, it's really moist and the sauce on top gives it a sweeter flavor....

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 3⁄4 cup oats (uncooked)
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  cup tomato juice
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt

Directions

1. Combine all indgredients and mix well.
2. Press firmly into ungreased loaf pan.
3. Bake in preheated oven (350 degrees) about 1 hour.
4. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
5. Makes 8 servings.
6. Note: I like to put Piquant Sauce on top before baking.
7. Piquant Sauce: 3 Tbsp.
8. brown sugar,1/4 c catsup, 1/4 tsp.
9. nutmeg 1 tsp.
10. dry mustard mix all together and spread over meatloaf before baking.