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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.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 262 calories, 9 g fat (5
g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 576 mg sodium, 27 g
carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein.
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