BOHEMIAN SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE

Bohemian Sauerkraut Casserole image

Provided by Leslie Doolittle

Categories Beef

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lb hamburger
1/2 lb bacon
1 large onion chopped
salt and pepper to taste. i like johnny's seasoning
1-2 pinch caraway seeds optional
1-2 clove garlic minced or garlic powder (optional)
3-4 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
3/4 c long grain rice, uncooked
1 qt sauerkraut
2 can(s) cream soup (mushroom or celery)
1 1/2 c water

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350. Add Hamburger, diced bacon and onions with seasonings into frying pan and cook until hamburger is pink. Add minced garlic and continue to fry 1 additional minute. Remove from heat. Lightly grease a large casserole pan and add hamburger mixture.
2. Combine cream soups and water mix together until smooth. Add sauerkraut, rice and potatoes; mix well transfer sauerkraut, rice and potato mixture to casserole. Mix all together until well combined.
3. Cover casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover casserole dish; stir well and bake additional 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender and casserole is not of a soupy consistency.