Polpettone con carciofi e mozzarella (Italian meatloaf with artichokes & mozzarella)

For ➍-➏
6 artichokes
rice flour*
600 g of minced meat (half beef, half pork)
200 g of mozzarella
100 g of cooked ham, sliced
50 g of grated Parmigiano
4 eggs
breadcrumbs
50 g butter
nutmeg
1 clove garlic
extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper

Clean the artichokes by removing the tough outer leaves, remove the internal beard and cut into wedges.
In a large pan, put 6 tbs of olive oil and the garlic clove. Pre-heat and add the artichokes, rolled in rice flour*, salt and stir. Add half a cup of water and cook for about 20 m, adding more hot water if necessary. When the artichoke is tender, turn off, remove the garlic and let cool. If you prefer you can coarsely chop the artichokes with the crescent moon.
In a bowl mix the minced meat with 2 eggs, grated Parmigiano, a pinch of nutmeg, salt and pepper, add the breadcrumbs if the mixture is too soft.
Spread the mixture onto the baking sheet while maintaining a thickness of about 3 cm, mix well and cover with slices of ham. Now put the artichokes and then the coarsely chopped mozzarella on top.
Use parchment paper to roll up the meatloaf. Baste with the remaining beaten egg and cover with in bread crumbs. Put it in a lightly greased baking dish and pour over a little olive oil and some butter.
Bake at 200°C for about 1 h, basting occasionally with the sauce that will be formed.

Let cool and cut into slices. Eat warm or cold.

*optional.