1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/4 c. ketchup
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
3 drops hot pepper sauce
2 c. uncooked rice
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
4 oz. sharp American cheese, shredded

Brown meat with onion, drain. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, oregano, hot pepper sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a dash of pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Cook rice and peas according to package directions. On each serving plate, layer rice, peas, meat mixture, and cheese. Serves 6.