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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Men seem to really enjoy this simple yet tasty beef and rice pie. They always ask for seconds.Zelma Hartman, Franklin, North Carolina Ingredients:
1/2 cup tomato sauce |
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs |
1/4 cup chopped onion |
1/4 cup chopped green pepper |
1-1/2 teaspoons salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) |
filling: |
1-1/2 cups tomato sauce |
1-1/3 cups instant rice |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided |
1 cup water |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 10-in. pie plate.
2. In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce, rice, 1/2 cup cheese, water and salt. Spoon into meat shell. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting. Yield: 6 servings.
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