Sicilian meat roll

Ingredients

Quantity		Ingredient
2	pounds	Ground Beef, lean
8		Boiled ham slices, thin
6	ounces	Mozeralla cheese, shredded
3	slices	Mozeralla cheese
2	mediums	Eggs, beaten
¼	cup	Bread crumbs, soft
½	cup	Tomato juice
2	tablespoons	Parsley
½	teaspoon	Oregano, crushed dried
¼	teaspoon	Salt
¼	teaspoon	Pepper
1	medium	Garlic clove, minced

Directions

Combine eggs, crumbs (1/4c=1 slice approx), juice, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic. Add beef and mix well.

On waxed paper or foil, pat meat into a 12in by 10in rectangle.

Arrange ham slices atop meat leaving a small margin around the edges.

Sprinkle shredded cheese over the ham.

Starting from narrow end of the rectangle, roll up the meat using the paper (or foil) to lift. Seal edges and ends.

Place roll seam side down on a 13x9x2in baking pan. Bake at 350F for one hour and fifteen minutes or until done. (Note: Center of roll will be pink due to colouration from ham slices).

Cut three slices of mozeralla cheese diagonally and place them on top of the roll. Return to oven until cheese melts, approx 5 min.

Also delicious served cold or in sandwich breads.

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