Beef Italiano
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- dash garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- dash cayenne pepper
- 2 small cans herbed tomato sauce (approximately 6.5 ounces each)
- 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- pinch of oregano
Instructions
Mix beef, egg, bread crumbs, water, onions, garlic powder, salt, pepper and cayenne together well in a mixing bowl. Then, roll or pat onto waxed paper into an even rectangle approx. 10 by 14 inches in size. Spread ground beef rectangle with one can tomato sauce, sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese and pinch oregano over all. Reserve the remaining cheese and one can of sauce. Roll up in jelly roll fashion with help of waxed paper. Place roll seam-side down in a lightly greased baking dish and cover with remaining can of tomato sauce. Bake for 90 minutes at 400 degrees F. covered with foil for the majority of baking time. Remove foil for a crustier top for the last ten minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese after removing from oven. Allow to rest for ten minutes before slicing.