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Meat Crust Mini Pies


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  • Author: Joanie Simon
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

A savory pie with meat for crust and topped with cheese.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 breadcrumbs (unseasoned)
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce (divided)
  • 1/2 cup ketchup (divided)
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 green bell pepper diced (divided)
  • 1 1/3 cup rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F
  2. Combine beef, breadcrumbs, 1/2 of the tomato sauce, 1/2 of the ketchup, oregano, salt, garlic salt and 1/2 the bell pepper together.
  3. Mix until all ingredients incorporated.
  4. Take handfuls of meat and place into muffin pan cups, pressing out along the sides to create a well.
  5. Bake meat cups for 10 minutes until just set.
  6. While the cups bake, prepare instant rice and mix in the remaining tomato sauce, ketchup, and 1/2 of the cheese.
  7. Once cups are complete, place a wire rack or some other kitchen device to place over the cups and tilt the muffin tin so that excess grease from the baking of the meat drains out into a bowl.
  8. Take the rice mix and fill into meat cups, bringing rice to the top of the pan.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove and drain again.
  10. Add cheese to the tops and bake until cheese is melted.
  11. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes then use a fork or knife to pop out from the side.
  12. Serve with an extra drizzle of ketchup on top.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Entree
  • Cuisine: American