Sicilian Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 beaten eggs
3/4 c. soft bread crumbs
1/2 c. tomato juice
2 Tbsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 lb. ground beef
8 thin slices ham
6 oz. Mozzarella cheese, shredded or 8 slices
slices of cheese for top, if desired

Preparation

Combine first 9 ingredients on waxed paper or foil; pat the meat mixture to form a 10 x 12-inch rectangle.
Arrange ham and cheese on top of meat mixture, leaving 1/2-inch margin all around. Roll up jellyroll style.
Place meat, seam side down, in pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 1/4 hours; add cheese slices if desired on the top.
Bake 5 more minutes.