Midwest Meatball Casserole Recipe

Name: Midwest Meatball Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
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
Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan and bake at 375u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink; drain.
3
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
Place potatoes in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Brush with butter and bake at 375u00b0 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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs, 1/4 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Midwest Meatball Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Midwest Meatball Casserole

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