Meat Crust Pie

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Smells really good!!

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350f combine beef , 1 / 2 cup tomato sauce , bread crumbs , 1 / 4 cup bell pepper , onion , 1 / 2 teaspoon salt , oregano and black pepper in large bowl.

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Mix well.

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Pat onto bottom and up side of ungreased 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.

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Bring water and remaining 1 / 2 teaspoon salt to a boil in medium saucepan.

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Stir in rice.

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Cover and remove from heat.

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Let stand 5 minutes or until water is absorbed.

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Add remaining 1-1 / 2 cups tomato sauce , 1 / 2 cup cheese and remaining 1 / 4 cup bell pepper to rice.

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Mix well.

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Spoon rice mixture into meat shell.

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Cover with foil.

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Bake 25 minutes.

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Remove from oven and drain fat carefully , holding pan lid over top to keep pie from sliding.

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Top with remaining 1 / 2 cup cheese.

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Bake , uncovered , 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese melts.

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Carefully drain fat again.

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Cut into wedges to serve.

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Ingredients

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ground beef, tomato sauce, seasoned dry bread crumb, green bell pepper, onion, salt, dried oregano, black pepper, water, instant rice, cheddar cheese