This fine little recipe is from the cool Cookbook for Young Moderns, published in 1956.

1. Turn on over and set at 325 (low moderate)

2. Drain and measure 1/2 cup juice from 1 lb can tomatoes

3. Let rest of juice and tomatoes stand until needed.

4. Mix well in a 1- 1/2 quart bowl the 1/2 cup tomato juice and…

• 1 lb. ground lean beef
• 1 Tablesp. grated onion
• 1/2 teasp. Worchestershire sauce
• 1 teasp. salt
• 1/8 teasp. pepper
• 2 slices fresh bread, torn into small pieces
• 1/2 cup PET Instant (in dry form)

5. Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal parts. With wet hands, shape each part into a small loaf. Put the 4 small loaves into a 9-inch square pan.

6. Dot loaves with equal parts of 1 Tablesp. butter or margarine

7. Bake near center of oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until brown.

8. Meanwhile, melt in a 1 -quart saucepan… 2 Tablesp. butter or margarine.

9. Stir in until smooth… 1 Tablesp. flour

10. Add the rest of juice and tomatoes and…

• 1 teasp. sugar
• 1/2 teasp. salt
• 1/2 teasp. Worchestershire sauce

11. Bring sauce to a boil.  Then lower heat and cook 10 minutes stirring now and then.  Serve sauce with loaves.  Serves 4.