Ground Beef N Rice Pie Recipe

Ground Beef N Rice Pie Recipe

  • 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
  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.
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