SWEET AND SOUR SUPPER

Sweet and Sour Supper image

Provided by TERRI OPGENORTH @Terrio13

Number Of Ingredients 26

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

Steps:

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