LYNNE TOLLEY / MISS MARY BOBO'S BOARDING HOUSE
1 ½ pounds ground beef
3/4 cup uncooked oatmeal
1 ½ tsp salt
¼ cup onions, chopped
¼ cup bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup catsup
2 eggs, beaten
Dash Worchestershire sauce
Dash onion powder
Dash garlic powder
Grease 9X3" loaf pan. In a large bowl combine all the ingredients and form into a loaf. Place in prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour in a preheated oven at 350. Pour off the juice and bake another 10 minutes longer. Place on a platter and cover with sauce.
Sauce
¾ cup catsup
2 Tbs onion, finely chopped
2 Tbs bell pepper, finely chopped
¼ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 Tbs Worchestershire sauce
1 Tbs vinegar
In a small saucepan simmer all ingredients over low heat until onion and pepper are tender.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings