Country Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1-1/2 cups tomato sauce
• 1-1/3 cups instant rice
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt