Sicilian Meat Roll - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 beaten eggs
3/4 c. soft breadcrumbs
1/2 c. tomato juice
2 Tbsp. snipped parsley
1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 small clove garlic, minced
2 lb. lean ground beef
8 thin slices boiled ham
6 oz. (1 1/2 c.) shredded Mozzarella
3 slices Mozzarella, halved diagonally

Preparation

Combine eggs, breadcrumbs, tomato juice, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic.
Stir in ground beef, mixing well with hands.
On waxed paper, pat meat to a 12 x 10-inch rectangle. Arrange ham slices on top of meat, leaving a small margin around edge.
Sprinkle shredded cheese over ham.
Starting from short end, carefully roll up meat, using paper to lift; seal edges and ends.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 1 1/4 hours.
Place cheese wedges over top of roll.
Return to oven for 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.
Serve with watermelon pickle or sweet relish.
Serves 6 to 8.