Midwest Meatball Casserole Recipe: How to Make It

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