Sicilian Meat Roll

Sicilian meat roll layers ground beef seasoned with oregano and garlic and shaped into a rectangle with ham and mozzarella cheese, then rolled and baked.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 449 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
• 1 (6 ounce) package sliced mozzarella cheese
• 1 (6 ounce) package thinly sliced ham
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 cup tomato juice
• 0.75 cup soft bread crumbs
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine tomato juice and beaten eggs in a large bowl; stir in ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.

Step 3

Shape beef mixture into a 10x8-inch rectangle on a piece of aluminum foil or waxed paper. Arrange ham slices on top, leaving a small margin around edges. Tear cheese slices, reserving 1 slice; sprinkle torn cheese over ham.

Step 4

Carefully roll up beef mixture starting from one short end using the foil or waxed paper to lift and roll. Seal edges and ends of beef mixture. Place beef roll, seam-side down, in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cut reserved 1 cheese slice into 4 triangles; place on top of roll, overlapping triangles. Bake until cheese melts, about 2 minutes more.