Country Pie

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

salt and pepper to taste

1 (24 oz) jar herb tomato sauce, divided

1/2 cup bread crumbs

half an onion, diced

half green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1 1/3 cup Minute Rice

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

1 cup water

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup salsa

1/2 cup sour cream

Directions

Preheat oven to 350˚F. Brown ground beef over medium heat, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

In a large bowl combine 1/2 cup tomato sauce with beef, bread crumbs, onion, salt and pepper to taste, bell pepper, and oregano. Spread this on the bottom of a deep pie pan or 9”x9” baking dish - taking it halfway up the side of the dish.

In another bowl combine remaining tomato sauce with rice, water, and 1/2 cup cheese. Add rice on top of beef “crust” and level with back of spoon. Top with remaining tomato sauce. Bake for 25 -35 minutes or until rice is cooked. Add remaining cheese and bake for 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

Serve with a spoonful of salsa and dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition

• Calories: 366
• Total Fat: 12