Cheeseburger Pie

I have no idea how I stumbled across this recipe.  It's one of those things that people look at you like you are crazy when you tell them it's what you are serving the family tonight.  But around my house, it was a sure-fire hit with the kids for a number of years.  Sooo, who argues with success?

BBQ Cheeseburger Pie
1 lb ground beef
some onion (a couple of slices chopped up)
1 cup minute rice
1 cup water
1/2 bottle of BBQ sauce (0r more--depends on how much you like)
shredded cheddar cheese
pickles, chopped

Brown the ground beef with onion in a large skillet; salt and pepper to taste. You can also get fancy and add garlic if you like. Add rice, water and BBQ sauce. Let simmer until rice is cooked stirring occasionally. Put cheese on top and let melt. Serve with chopped pickles.