Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice1 medium onion, chopped2 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (10 ounces) frozen brussels sprouts2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce1 cup water1 teaspoon dried thyme

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients and mix well. Shape a scant 1/4 cupful around each frozen brussels sprout to form a meatball.

Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking dish. Combine tomato sauce, water and thyme; pour over meatballs. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.