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.

Gary Parisi
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I love that this pie can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Ahsan Writes
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This pie is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Kamana Limbu
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I'm not a big fan of pies, but this one is an exception. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Evans Vital Sir Vital
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This pie is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Beth RL
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover ground beef.


Kennard Stinnette
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or a party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Rahmat Ullah
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I'm not a fan of ground beef, but I really enjoyed this pie. The flavors were perfectly balanced.


AAMIR SOHAIL KASHIF
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This pie is so flavorful and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Omotoyosi Kafilat
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I made this pie for my picky kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Marcus Shelton
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This is the best ground beef and rice pie I've ever had. I highly recommend it.


Debbie Osborne
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I love that this pie can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Sarah Tageldin
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a success.


Robera Teketay
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pie turned out dry. I'll have to try it again.


Ayesha khan
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The crust was a little too crumbly for my taste, but the filling was delicious.


Daniel Ndakalu
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I added some chopped carrots and celery to the filling and it turned out great. This pie is so versatile!


Kilyer Juan
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This pie is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Musbahu Abubakar
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I'm not a big fan of ground beef, but this pie changed my mind. It was so flavorful and juicy.


Tah Early
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.


AZHAR Boos
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


iosif dakak l
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This ground beef and rice pie was a hit with my family! The flavors were so well-balanced and the crust was perfectly flaky.