German Skillet

Name: German Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 can (27 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained; 2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1 large onion, diced; 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; Pepper to taste; 2 cups water; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 55 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Sauerkraut lovers enjoy hearty helpings of this dish. I've been preparing this recipe for more than 20 years...we have yet to tire of it!—Peggy Heitzman, Geneseo, Illinois

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 can (27 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 large onion, diced
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Pepper to taste
2 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

Directions

In a skillet, melt butter. Layer with sauerkraut, rice, onion and beef. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a bowl, combine water and tomato sauce; mix well. Pour over beef mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and rice is tender (do not stir).

Sauerkraut lovers enjoy hearty helpings of this dish. I've been preparing this recipe for more than 20 years...we have yet to tire of it!—Peggy Heitzman, Geneseo, Illinois

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