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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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My mother shared this recipe, whick I've been making for my family for years. The homemade swee-and-sour sauce is the key to this dish's success.Dorothy Reimer, Dewberry, Alberta Ingredients:
1 pound ground turkey or beef |
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder |
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano |
1-1/2 teaspoons salt |
pepper to taste |
3 cups cooked long grain rice |
1 can (7 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained |
1 medium green pepper, sliced |
sauce: |
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar |
1/3 cup cornstarch |
2-1/2 cups cold water |
1/3 cup white vinegar |
1/3 cup ketchup |
1-1/2 teaspoons salt |
pepper to taste |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
2. In a greased 3-qt. baking dish, layer the rice, beef mixture, mushrooms and green pepper; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in the remaining sauce ingredients until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3. Pour over layered ingredients. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4-6 servings.
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