German (lamb) Skillet

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb sauerkraut
• 1/2 cup rice, uncooked
• 1 cup onion, chopped (about 1/2 of an average onion)
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 -1 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (optional)
• pepper, to taste
• garlic salt, to taste

Recipe

• 1 drain the sauerkraut and reserve 2 tbls of the juice.
• 2 layer the sauerkraut and reserved liquid, rice and onion in a 10 inch skillet.
• 3 crumble the lamb on top in an even layer and pat down gently. sprinkle the lamb with bratwurst seasoning or a combo of pepper and garlic salt.
• 4 if you are using the horseradish, mix it in the applesauce and spread on top of the lamb.
• 5 cover the skillet and cook over low heat for 30 minutes. resist peeking so that the rice can absorb most of the liquid.
• 6 ok, now you can peek. check the rice for doneness. if the rice is done and there is too much liquid for your liking, cook for a few minutes longer to boil off the excess. if the rice isn't quite done yet, add a splash of water and continue until done. keep an eye on it though as the sauerkraut will burn if your not careful (golden brown is ok, and actually desireable, but black is a no-no).