1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
1/4 c. onion, grated
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
2 tsp. salt, divided
1/8 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 (8 oz. ea.) cans tomato sauce, divided
1 c. water
1 1/3 c. Minute rice
3/4 c. Cheddar cheese, grated
tomato slices

Combine beef, bread crumbs, onion, green pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, seasonings and 1/2 cup tomato sauce. Mix well. Pat into bottom and sides of 9-inch greased pie pan.

Combine remaining 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, water, Minute rice and 1/2 cup cheese. Spoon mixture into meat shell. Cover and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Top with tomato slices and rest of cheese. Bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes more.

Submitted by: Cathy Grandy