Sweet-and-Sour Supper

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 vinegar
1/3 cup ketchup
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Pepper to taste

In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper. In a greased 3-qt. baking dish, layer rice, beef mixture, mushrooms and green pepper; set aside.

In a 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. Pour over layered ingredients. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Makes 4-6 servings.