Ingredients

  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup V8 juice
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, V8 juice, oats, onion, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
  • Place on a large sheet of waxed paper and shape into an 18x7-in. rectangle. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese to within 1 in. of edges. Starting at a short side, roll up jelly-roll style. Seal edges. Place seam side down in a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining oregano. Bake 15 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.