1 lb. ground beef
2 eggs
1/4 c. bread crumbs
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
2 c. bread crumbs
2 egg whites, beaten until foamy
2 c. tomato sauce
oil

Mix first 5 ingredients. Divide into 6 portions. Flatten and shape meat mixture around boiled eggs. Dip meat coated eggs into egg whites and bread crumbs. Deep-fry in hot oil until brown and crusty, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oil and drain. Cut crosswise for 2 round nests. Spoon tomato sauce around nests.

Makes 12 servings.