Sicilian Meat Roll - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. soft bread crumbs
1/2 c. tomato juice
2 Tbsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. each: salt and pepper
2 lb. ground beef
8 slices boiled ham
1 1/2 c. shredded cheese
3 slices Mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Combine eggs, crumbs, juice, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.
Add beef; mix well.
On waxed paper, pat meat to a 12 x 10-inch rectangle.
Arrange ham atop meat, leaving a small margin around the edges.
Sprinkle cheese over ham.
Starting from short end, carefully roll up meat, using paper to lift.
Seal edge and ends.
Place roll, seam side down, in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 1/4 hours.
Place cheese over roll. Return to oven until cheese melts.
Serves 8.