Ground Beef 'n' Rice Pie >From Quick Cooking
INGREDIENTS 1 pound uncooked lean ground beef 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green pepper, optional 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 2-1/2 cups cooked rice 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided SERVINGS 6-8 CATEGORY Main Dish METHOD Baked PREP 15 min. COOK 35 min. TOTAL 50 min. DIRECTIONS In a bowl, combine beef, 3/4 cup tomato sauce, bread crumbs, onion, green pepper if desired and seasonings. Press evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate, forming a crust. In a bowl, combine the tomato paste and remaining tomato sauce. Stir in the rice and 3/4 cup cheese; pour into crust. Place pie plate on a baking sheet. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink. Uncover; drain. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. bake 10-15 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Yield: 6-8 servings. .