Beefy Country Pie

Beefy Country Pie 1/2 cup (4 ounces) + 1 1/2 cup (12 ounces) tomato sauce, divided 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup onion, diced 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound ground beef 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 1/3 cup Minute Rice 1/2 cup + 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 350*F Combine 1/2 cup tomato sauce and bread crumbs until all sauce is absorbed. Add onion, salt, ground beef, bell pepper & oregano. Mix well. In a deep pie dish, squish meat mixture all around the bottom and up the sides as you would a regular pie. Combine 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce, minute rice, 1/2 cup cheese, water & salt. Mix well. Spread the rice mixture on top of beef. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil add additional 1/2 cup of cheese and bake for 10 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Slice like a pie and serve. Toppings may include: sour cream, chives, salsa, Tabasco, avocado, guacamole, etc.