Prep ; 20 minutes Bake : 30 minutes Makes 4 to 6 servings
1 pound ground beef
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper to taste
3 cups cooked long grain rice
1 can (7 ounces) mushrooms stems and pieces , drained
1 medium green pepper , sliced
SAUCE:
1 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
2-1/2 cups water
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup ketchup
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
pepper to taste
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 large saucepan , combine sugar and cornstarch ; stir in the remaing sauce ingredients until smooth . Bring to a boil ; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thichened .
3) Pour over layered ingredients . Bake , uncovered , at 350* for 30 minutes or until heated through .
The homemade sweet-and-sour sauce is the key to this dish's success .
