Meat Loaf Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground round
1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs
1/2 c. tomato sauce
1/4 c. chopped onions
1/4 c. chopped green peppers
1/4 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. instant rice
1 c. water
1 1/2 c. tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Combine first 7 ingredients gently.
Put into 9-inch pie plate, forming shell around edge.
Then combine next 4 ingredients with 1/2 cup cheese.
Fill meat shell and cover with foil.
Bake 25 minutes; uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake uncovered another 10 to 15 minutes.
Makes 5 to 6 servings.