sweet and sour supper

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Lake Mills, WI
Updated on Feb 27, 2022

This recipe was a favorite for my son when he was about 5 years old. Today I have adapted the recipe for our tastes. I hope you try this for your family. So simple and easy. The origional recipe had only green pepper and mushrooms that were layered in...not precooked. Make it the way you want!

prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
  • pepper
  • 3 cups cooked rice--i used parboiled
  • butter and olive oil
  • 6-8 ounces fresh mushrooms
  • 1 large green pepper, sliced or diced
  • 1/2 red pepper, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 1/2 large onion, chopped
  • FOR THE SAUCE
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 2 1/2 cups cold water
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • pepper to taste
  • sriracha, as much as you want
  • GARNISH OPTIONAL OF COURSE!
  • tomato, chopped
  • fresh parsley or cilantro

How To Make sweet and sour supper

  • ip rice
    Step 1
    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.
  • just a bit of pink!
    Step 2
    Cook beef until only a bit of pink remains.
  • spices
    Step 3
    Stir in the spices and cook until they are fragrant (about 1 minute) Remove meat from skillet and reserve.
  • Step 4
    In the same skillet melt some olive oil with some butter. Add onions and cook until limp.
  • Step 5
    Add peppers and continue to cook.
  • mushrooms, peppers and onions cooking
    Step 6
    Add mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture.
  • 3 qt corning ware
    Step 7
    In a greased 3 qt corning ware; layer rice, hamburger and veggies.
  • mix cornstarch and sugar
    Step 8
    Now for the sauce! Combine sugar and cornstarch in a pot and stir until mixed.
  • sauce
    Step 9
    Stir in the rest of the sauce ingredients until mixed and smooth . Bring to a boil.
  • sauce boiling
    Step 10
    Cook and stir until thick and shiny. Then cook one more minute stirring all the while.
  • pouring sauce
    Step 11
    Pour sauce over ingredients in casserole dish. You will probably have to shift the ingredients around to let the sauce seep in.
  • bake in oven
    Step 12
    Bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 350. Garnish with tomatoes and cilantro or parsley before serving.
  • casserole on plate
    Step 13
    So simple and yet so good! Enjoy!

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