BROCCOLI MEAT ROLL

Broccoli Meat Roll image

Most folks are surprised to see inside this meat loaf. But this versatile vegetable pairs nicely with the ham and cheese. - Diane Burling, Pingree, North Dakota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 pounds lean ground beef
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 package (2-1/2 ounces) thinly sliced deli ham
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, ketchup, bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and oregano. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , On a piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Top with broccoli to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with remaining salt. Top with ham. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side and peeling foil away while rolling. Seal seam and ends. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 1 minute longer or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.