Meat Crust Pie

Smells really good!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce, divided
• 1⁄2 cup  seasoned dry bread crumb
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green bell pepper, divided
• 1⁄4 cup  minced onion
• 1  teaspoon salt, divided
• 1⁄8 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  cup water
• 1 1⁄3 cups  uncooked  instant rice
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Combine beef, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup bell pepper, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, oregano and black pepper in large bowl; mix well. Pat onto bottom and up side of ungreased 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
2. Bring water and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in medium saucepan. Stir in rice; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Add remaining 1-1/2 cups tomato sauce, 1/2 cup cheese and remaining 1/4 cup bell pepper to rice; mix well. Spoon rice mixture into meat shell. Cover with foil; bake 25 minutes.
3. Remove from oven and drain fat carefully, holding pan lid over top to keep pie from sliding. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese melts. Carefully drain fat again. Cut into wedges to serve.