Name: Midwest Meatball Casserole
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided -; 1 large egg -; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs -; 1/4 cup chopped onion -; 1 teaspoon salt -; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) -; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables -; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme -; 1/8 teaspoon pepper -; 1 package (16 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed -; 1 tablespoon butter, melted -; 3 slices process American cheese, cut into 1/2-inch strips -

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40 min.

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Ingredients for - Midwest Meatball Casserole

1. 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided -

2. 1 large egg -

3. 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs -

4. 1/4 cup chopped onion -

5. 1 teaspoon salt -

6. 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) -

7. 1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables -

8. 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme -

9. 1/8 teaspoon pepper -

10. 1 package (16 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed -

11. 1 tablespoon butter, melted -

12. 3 slices process American cheese, cut into 1/2-inch strips -

How to cook deliciously - Midwest Meatball Casserole

1. Stage

In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, egg, bread crumbs, onion and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.

2. Stage

Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan and bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink; drain.

3. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine remaining tomato sauce with vegetables and seasonings. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until heated through; stir in meatballs and set aside.

4. Stage

Place potatoes in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Brush with butter and bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven; top with meatball mixture. Arrange cheese strips in a lattice pattern on top. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.