Meatloaf Pie

This is simple, easy and delicious.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 5-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  fresh breadcrumb
• 1⁄2 cup tomato sauce
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
•  fresh ground black pepper
• 1 1⁄3 cups  instant rice
• 1  cup water
• 1 1⁄2 cups tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  grated sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, onions, green pepper, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix gently but well. Pat into a 9 inch pie plate to form a shell with a 1-inch fluting around the edge.
2. Combine rice, water, tomato sauce, salt and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Fill meat shell. Cover with foil and bake at 350*F for 25 minutes.
3. Uncover and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Continue to bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, uncovered.