Extra Special Meat Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   In a bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, tomato juice and seasonings.
3. 3
   In a skillet, heat the oil and saute the onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Add to the meat mixture; mix lightly.
5. 5
   Turn mixture out onto a sheet of foil and flatten into an oblong shape, about 1-inch thick.
6. 6
   Place ham slices on meat, keeping them about 1 inch from the edge.
7. 7
   Sprinkle grated cheese over ham.
8. 8
   Begin to fold the meat from one side to the other, rolling as you go.
9. 9
   Pinch the ends to seal when the roll is complete.
10. 10
    Turn loaf from foil into a greased 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan.
11. 11
    Bake for 60 to 75 minutes.