ITALIAN STYLE MEAT ROLL

Italian Style Meat Roll image

I also use this meat mixture for meatballs. Either way, it's mouthwatering. -Janaan Cunningham

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 slice bread, cut into cubes
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 package (2-1/2 ounces) sliced dried beef
1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Process bread in a blender or food processor until fine crumbs form; transfer to a bowl. In same blender, combine the egg, water, onion, celery, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Stir into the bread crumbs. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well., On a 16x12-in. piece of waxed paper, shape meat mixture into an 11x8-in. rectangle. Top with the dried beef and cheese to within 1/2 in. of edge. Roll up jelly-roll style,starting with a short side; pinch to seal edges., Place seam side down in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.