SICILIAN MEAT ROLL 
2 beaten eggs
3/4 c. soft bread crumbs
1/2 c. tomato juice
2 tbsp. snipped parsley
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 clove minced garlic
2 lbs. ground sirloin
8 thin slices boiled ham
6 oz. Mozzarella cheese (1 1/2 c. shredded)
3 slices Mozzarella cheese, halved diagonally

Combine eggs, crumbs, juice, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic. Add beef; mix very well. On waxed paper or foil, pat meat to a 12x10 inch rectangle. Arrange ham on top of meat, leaving a small margin around edges. Sprinkle shredded cheese over ham. Starting from short end, carefully roll up meat, using paper to lift; seal edges and ends.

Place roll, seam side down, in a 9x13x2 inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees until done, 1 1/4 hours. Center of roll will be pink due to ham. Place cheese wedges over top of roll. Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese melts.

 

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