SICILIAN MEAT LOAF

2 beaten eggs
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup tomato juice
2 T. snipped parsley
1/2 t. oregano, crushed
1/4 t. each salt and pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 lbs. lean ground beef (or 1lb. beef/ 1 lb. bulk sausage)
8 thin slices ham
6 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/2 cup
3 slices of mozzarella

Combine eggs, crumbs, juice, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic. Add beef. Mix well. On waxed paper, pat meat to a 12 x 10" rectangle. Arrange ham atop meat, leaving a small margin around edges. Sprinkle shredded cheese over ham. Starting from short end, carefully roll up meat, using paper to lift. Seal edges and ends. Place roll, sealed side down in 13x9" baking pan. Bake @ 350 degrees till done, about 1 1/2 hours. Place cheese over top of roll; return to oven till cheese is melted about 5 minutes.