Country Pie

Crust;

1/2 of 8 ounce can tomato sauce 1/4 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper

1 pound ground beef 1/8 teaspoon oregano

1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pat mixture into a 9 inch pie plate and pinch fluting around edges.

filling;

butter 1 1/4 cups minute rice 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce 1 cup grated cheese

1 cup water

Combine all ingredients except 1/2 cup grated cheese which is reserved for topping. Spoon into pie shell. Cover closely with foil and bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees F. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese on top. Return to oven and bake, uncovered for 15 minutes. Serve in wedges.

Myrleen Hendrickson