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

Combine these ingredients and mix. Pat meat mixture into bottom and pinch 1 inch flutings around the edges of a greased 9 inch pie plate. Set aside.

THE FILLING:

1 1/3 c. minute rice
1 1/2 (8 oz.) cans (1 1/2 c.) tomato sauce
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine rice, tomato sauce, salt, water, and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Spoon rice mixture into meat shell. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) for 25 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle top with remaining cheese. Return to oven and bake, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Cut into pie shaped pieces. Makes 5 or 6 servings.