Brussel-Sprout-Stuffed Meatballs

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground beef
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen brussels sprouts
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions:

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 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-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. 

Yield: 8-10 servings.

* From http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Inside-Out-Brussels-Sprouts