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BEEF ITALIANO
 
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 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Pinch of oregano

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.

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