Country Pie

Crust:

1/2 c. spaghetti sauce
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. pepper

Filling:
1 c. water
1/2 c. spaghetti sauce
1 c. grated Cheddar or Jack
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. Minute rice

Combine crust ingredients and mix well. Pat meat mix into bottom of pie dish. Pinch 1-inch fluting around edges. Set aside.

Combine Minute rice, spaghetti sauce, water, salt and 1/4 cup of cheese. Spoon mix into meat shell. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to oven and bake uncovered 10 to 15 minutes. Cut into pie-shaped pieces and serve.

Serves 5 or 6.