1 tbsp. butter
16 oz. can sauerkraut, undrained
2/3 c. uncooked rice
1 med. onion, chopped
1 lb. ground beef, browned
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 tsp. sugar

Melt butter in 10 inch skillet. Spread sauerkraut over butter. Sprinkle rice over sauerkraut and layer rest of ingredients in this order: onion, beef, salt, pepper, tomato sauce and sugar. Cook, covered, over low heat 30-35 minutes. Serves 4-6.