sweet and sour supper

How To Make sweet and sour supper

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  I make my rice in the instant pot. 3C rice to 3C water. Rinse the rice well before cooking in the IP on high pressure for 3 minutes with a 10 minute release. Fluff with a fork.
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  Cook beef until only a bit of pink remains.
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  Stir in the spices and cook until they are fragrant (about 1 minute) Remove meat from skillet and reserve.
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  In the same skillet melt some olive oil with some butter. Add onions and cook until limp.
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  Add peppers and continue to cook.
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  Add mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture.
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  In a greased 3 qt corning ware; layer rice, hamburger and veggies.
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  Now for the sauce! Combine sugar and cornstarch in a pot and stir until mixed.
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  Stir in the rest of the sauce ingredients until mixed and smooth . Bring to a boil.
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  Cook and stir until thick and shiny. Then cook one more minute stirring all the while.
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  Pour sauce over ingredients in casserole dish. You will probably have to shift the ingredients around to let the sauce seep in.
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  Bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 350. Garnish with tomatoes and cilantro or parsley before serving.
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  So simple and yet so good! Enjoy!
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