BEEF MOZZARELLA ROLL 
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground pork
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 onion, diced
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1/2 c. water or milk
1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms
1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 tbsp. dry vermouth

Combine meats, seasonings, onion, egg and liquid with bread crumbs. Mix lightly until combined.

On a large piece of wax paper, roll mixture into a 14 x 10 inch rectangle. Sprinkle surface with grated cheese leaving 1/2 inch border on all sides. Roll up, jelly roll fashion, starting with a 10 inch side. Place seam side down in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.

Combine tomato sauce with vermouth. Spread half the sauce over roll. Bake at 350-375 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Combine remaining sauce and mushrooms (drained). Spread over roll, bake 10 minutes. Serves 6-8.

 

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