GROUND BEEF 'N' RICE PIE

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Rhonda Van Gelderen of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin presses seasoned ground beef into a pie plate to form the crust of this comforting dish. "It's a terrific time-saver because you don't brown the beef separately," she writes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2-1/2 cups cooked rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, 3/4 cup tomato sauce, bread crumbs, onion, green pepper if desired and seasonings. Press evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate, forming a crust., In another large bowl, combine the tomato paste and remaining tomato sauce. Stir in the rice and 3/4 cup cheese; pour into crust. Place pie plate on a baking sheet. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink. Uncover; drain. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Md Nishat hossen khusbu
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This pie is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and filling and always hits the spot.


Shanta Khanam
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can throw it together in no time and it always turns out great.


janet adams
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. I always have leftover ground beef in my fridge and this is the perfect way to use it up.


Thakur Paudel
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I made this pie for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


EngoLush TeaChor
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This pie is even better the next day. The flavors have a chance to meld together and it's even more delicious.


nenga mafioso
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I topped the pie with a dollop of sour cream before serving. It was delicious!


George Karalekas
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I added some shredded cheese to the filling for extra flavor.


Roshan Jimba
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I used a store-bought pie crust to save time. The pie still turned out great.


Shaikh Zafar
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I made this pie in a muffin tin and it was perfect for a quick and easy lunch.


Timothy Howell
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I'm a vegetarian so I used tofu instead of ground beef. It turned out great! The tofu was nice and crispy and the filling was still very flavorful.


Fahmo axmed
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This pie is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the beef and rice filling and they don't even notice the vegetables.


Yash kumar Lama
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I made this pie for my picky kids and they loved it! They even asked for seconds.


Rupantor Mujomdar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have leftover rice in my fridge and this is the perfect way to use it up.


R JANI
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I'm not a big fan of ground beef, but I loved this pie. The filling was so flavorful and the crust was so flaky.


Emmanuel Addo
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This pie is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and filling and always hits the spot.


jacie tanner
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand and it always turns out great.


Raidey Khan
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Kimberlee Achey
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Last Emperor
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This dish was a hit with my family! The beef and rice filling was flavorful and hearty, and the crust was perfectly golden and flaky. I'll definitely be making this again.