Italian Beef Roll 031310

1 1/2 to 2 lb. top or bottom round steak, thinly sliced
2 c. ground or minced, boiled ham
2 c. herb seasoned bread stuffing
1 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. grated carrot
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. melted butter
1 tbsp. instant minced onion
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
Pinch of basil
1/2 c. water

Pound beef to 1/4 inch thickness. For a square of meat, overlapping edges of pieces. Combine all remaining ingredients, except water. Spread stuffing evenly over meat; roll up and tie with string. Brown on all sides in butter in shallow baking pan. Place meat on rack, add water to pan. Cover and roast in moderate oven (350 degrees) about 1 hour or until tender (do not over cook - dry). Cut in slices and serve with gravy made from pan drippings. Serves 6 to 8 people.