Beef Cups with Pizza Rice

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 pounds lean ground Beef
 * 1 cup rice cereal, crushed
 * 2 eggs
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 jar pizza sauce
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
 * 1/4 cup sliced green onions (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Combine Beef, celery, eggs and soup mix.
 * 2) Divide mixture into 6 portions.
 * 3) Cover the outside of six 5-ounce custard cups with aluminum foil.
 * 4) Shape each portion of meat over foil to form cups.
 * 5) Place in 13x9-inch baking pan.
 * 6) Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, or until brown.
 * 7) Invert and loosen meat from foil.
 * 8) As meat bakes, combine rice, sauce and salt in saucepan. Heat through.
 * 9) Fill each meat cup with 1/2 cup rice mixture. Top with Cheese and green onions.