1 tbsp. butter
2/3 c. uncooked rice
1 lb. hamburger
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (14 oz.) can sauerkraut
1 onion
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce or canned tomatoes (about 1 qt.)

About 1/2 hours before serving, in large skillet, heat butter, spread sauerkraut over butter. Sprinkle with rice, then onion. Then top with hamburger, salt and pepper and tomatoes. Cook covered over low heat 25 to 30 minutes. Serve in skillet.