Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced (options -- green or red pepper, garlic, celery)
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 8 ounces tomato soup
  • 1 -2 cup water
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup long grain white rice

Method

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Brown ground beef, break it up as it browns.
  • When the ground beef is taking on colour add in the diced onion and salt and pepper.
  • Add in any optional vegetables at this point.
  • When onion has softened add the vinegar and brown sugar.
  • Add the tomato soup and water, stir well. I start with 1 and 1/2 cups of water, you likely will need to add more as it cooks.
  • Adjust the seasoning if you need to.
  • Add in the uncooked rice and stir.
  • Pour into a casserole dish.
  • Bake in oven for 45 -60 minutes, cover for the first 1/2 hour. Check after 1/2 hour and add more water if it seems too dry.
  • You want it to be a bit dry in the end, soft but not mushy.