Ground Beef 'n' Rice Pie
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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.
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