SICILIAN MEAT ROLL 
2 beaten eggs
1/2 c. tomato juice
3/4 c. soft bread crumbs
2 tbsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. crushed oregano
1 (6 oz.) pkg. sliced mozzarella cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 clove minced garlic
2 lb. ground beef
4-6 oz. thinly sliced boiled ham

In a bowl, combine eggs and tomato juice. Stir in bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic. Add ground beef; mix well. On waxed paper or foil, pat meat mixture to a 10 x 8 inch rectangle. Arrange ham slices atop meat, leaving a small margin around edges. Reserve 1 slice of cheese. Tear up remaining slices of cheese and place over ham.

Starting from short end, carefully roll up meat, using paper to lift; seal edges and ends. Place roll, seam side down, in baking dish; bake at 350 degrees until done, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The center will pink because of the ham. Cut reserved cheese in triangles and over lap atop meat. Return to oven until cheese melts. Serves 6.

 

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