Serbian Pork and Beef Casserole

Ground beef, bacon, and pork from hocks are sauteed with onions, and then baked with sauerkraut, rice, and chicken broth to create a delicious casserole of comfort food, Serbian style.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 726 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 pound ground beef
• ⅛ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
• 2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice
• ¼ cup bacon
• 4 pork hocks, meat removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown ground beef, bacon, pork meat from hocks, and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in sauerkraut and rice. Transfer contents to a casserole, and stir in chicken broth.

Step 3

Bake, uncovered, in a preheated oven until rice is cooked, about 30 to 45 minutes. Check liquid level periodically; add water if the casserole is drying out.