CHILI RICE PIE

Chili Rice Pie image

A brown rice crust gives this meat pie added nutrition. It's a fun and different way to serve chili.-Denise Kilback, Balgonie, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown rice
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
FILLING:
1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 cup each finely chopped celery, onion and green and sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; mix well. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate; set aside., For filling, cook beef, celery, onion, peppers and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, beans and chili powder. Spoon into crust. , Bake at 325° for 40 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein.