Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 500 g minced meat (mixed)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 egg
• 100 g breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp paprika powder (sweet)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp mustard
• 2 Table spoons of milk

For the filling:

• 200 g grated Emmental or Gouda
• 150g cooked ham, cut into thin slices
• 1 bunch of fresh parsley, finely chopped

For the sauce:

• 400 g strained tomatoes
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Prepare dough:

• In a large bowl, mix together the ground meat, finely chopped onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, paprika powder, oregano, mustard and milk.
• Knead the mixture into a homogeneous dough.

1. Roll out dough:

• Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 0.5 cm thick.

1. Place filling:

• Spread the grated cheese on the dough, leaving some space around the edges.
• Spread the thin slices of ham evenly over the cheese.
• Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top.

1. Form a roll:

• Gently roll up the dough from the longer side to form a long roll.
• Place the roll on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

1. Prepare the sauce:

• In a saucepan, combine the crushed tomatoes, sugar, dried basil, dried thyme, salt and pepper.
• Bring the sauce to the boil briefly and then simmer over low heat until it has thickened slightly.

1. Bake:

• Pour the prepared sauce over the minced meat and cheese roll.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 30-35 minutes until the roll is golden brown and cooked through.

1. Serve:

• Take the minced meat and cheese roll out of the oven and let it rest briefly.
• Cut into slices and arrange on plates.
• Drizzle with tomato sauce and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

1. Enjoy:

• Serve the minced meat and cheese roll hot, ideally with a fresh salad on the side.

This minced meat and cheese roll is not only easy to prepare, but also a real culinary delight. The spicy dough, the hearty filling and the aromatic tomato sauce make this dish a highlight on the dinner table. Bon appetit!