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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Rhonda Van Gelderen of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin presses seasoned ground beef into a pie plate to form the crust of this comforting dish. It's a terrific time-saver because you don't brown the beef separately, she writes. Ingredients:
1 pound 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 |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the 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 another large 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.
3. 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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