SICILIAN MEAT ROLL WITH MOZZARELLA AND PROSCIUTTO

Sicilian Meat Roll with Mozzarella and Prosciutto image

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories Beef

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg, lightly beaten
2 Tbl. ketchup
1/2 tsp. italian seasoning
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. seasoning salt, i use johnny's
1/2 tsp. dried parsley
1 slice bread
1 lb. ground sirloin
6 paper-thin slices prosciutto
1-1 lb. ball good mozzarella, shredded, divided in half
coarse ground pepper

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine the egg, ketchup, Italian seasoning, garlic, seasoned salt, and parsley, mixing well. Process bread into crumbs; add to mixture. Crumble sirloin over mixture; combine completely. On a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil, press meat into a rectangle. Evenly place prosciutto over meat to within 1 inch of edge. (Overlapping slices as needed.) Sprinkle half of the mozzarella over prosciutto. Roll up jellyroll style, removing foil as you roll. Seal all edges completely. Sprinkle top with coarse ground pepper. Bake, uncovered, seam side down at 350°F for 1 hour. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.