1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 egg
1/4 c. chopped onions
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. butter, melted
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 pkg. (12 oz.) frozen hash browns
3 oz. processed American cheese

Combine 2 tablespoons tomato sauce with beef, egg, bread crumbs, onion and salt. Shape into 1 inch meat balls. Brown balls in skillet. Add remaining tomato sauce, vegetables and seasonings. Simmer about 5 minutes. Put potatoes into greased pan and brush with butter.

Broil potatoes. Top potatoes with meat mixture. Arrange cheese strips on top. Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes.