Sweet-and-Sour Supper Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• Pepper to taste
• 3 cups cooked long grain rice
• 1 can (7 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 1 medium green pepper, sliced
• SAUCE:
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 2-1/2 cups cold water
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• Pepper to taste

Directions

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 greased 3-qt. baking dish, layer the rice, beef mixture, mushrooms and green pepper; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in the remaining sauce ingredients until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3. Pour over layered ingredients. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.Yield: 4-6 servings. 

   Source :  allrecipes.com