Ingredients:
Meatloaf:
1 1/2 pounds ground round
20 Saltine crackers
2 eggs -- slightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon finely minced onions
1 teaspoon salt
dash pepper
Filling:
6 ham slices -- thinly sliced
1/2 pound Swiss cheese
Madeira Sauce:
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup butter
10 1/2 ounces beef bouillon -- condensed
dash black pepper
dash thyme
dash tarragon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup wine
Directions:
Crumble the saltine crackers and mix with the beef.
Mix all the meatloaf ingredients lightly but thoroughly. Place mixture on wax paper. Moisten hands - pat into 14 x 10 x 1/2".
Place slices of ham and Swiss cheese on top.
Roll as for a jelly roll using the wax paper to shape and keep as a COMPACT roll.
Seal seams and secure the ends.
Place seam-side down; wrap in wax paper or foil and chill at least 3 hours or overnight.
Bake seam-side down at 350° for 90 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes; slice and serve.
OPTIONAL: Madeira Sauce.
Cook mushrooms, green onions in the butter until soft and tender. Add the
beef bouillon, black pepper, thyme and tarragon; simmer for 10 minutes.
Blend the cornstarch and wine until smooth; add to the sauce and cook
until thickened.