Savory pie combining seasoned ground beef and rice, baked under a golden crust.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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 degrees F 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.