Meatball Casserole

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons tomato sauce with beef, egg, bread crumbs, onion and salt.

Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on a jelly roll pan and bake at 375° for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned.

Meanwhile, in a skillet, combine remaining tomato sauce with vegetables and seasonings.

Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.

Stir in meatballs and set aside.

Place hash browns in greased 11 x 7 x 20-inch baking dish.

Brush with butter and bake at 375° for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Remove from oven and top with meatball mixture.

Arrange cheese strips in a lattice pattern on top; return to oven for 20 minutes.

Yields 6 servings.