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     Title: Midwest Meatball Casserole
Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Potatoes, Herbs, Cheese
     Yield: 6 servings

    16 oz Tomato sauce (2 cans);
          - divided
     1 lg Egg
   1/4 c  Dry bread crumbs
   1/4 c  Onion; chopped
     1 ts Salt
     1 lb Lean ground beef
    10 oz Box frozen mixed vegetables
   1/2 ts Dried thyme
   1/8 ts Pepper
    16 oz Bag shredded hash brown
          - potatoes; thawed
     1 tb Butter; melted
     3 sl American cheese; in 1/2"
          - strips

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

 Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan and bake @
 375 F/190 C for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink;
 drain.

 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.

 Place potatoes in a greased 11x7" baking dish. Brush with butter
 and bake @ 375 F/190 C 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.

 Recipe by Judy Larson, Greendale, Wisconsin

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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