1/2 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. pepper

FILLING:

1 1/3 c. minute rice
1 c. water
1 1/2 c. tomatoes
1 c. grated cheese
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine rice, tomato sauce, salt, water and 1/4 cup cheese. Spoon rice mixture into meat shell. Cover with foil. Bake in 350 degree oven, 25 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to oven and bake uncovered 10-15 minutes longer. Makes 5-6 servings.