Broccoli Meat Roll

Name: Broccoli Meat Roll
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
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

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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.

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

Directions

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

1 each: 269 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 793mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.

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.

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