Ingredients
1/2 cup tomato sauce1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon dried oregano1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)FILLING:1-1/2 cups tomato sauce1-1/3 cups instant rice1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided1 cup water1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation
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.
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.
