Beef Casserole 

1 cup rice 
1 quart canned tomatoes 
2 teaspoons salt 
1 teaspoon sugar 
little pepper 
1 small onion 
1 pound ground beef 

Wash rice thoroughly. Add tomatoes, add seasonings, half the salt and pepper and all the sugar.
 Let stand for about 2 hours, then add ground beef seasoned with remaining salt, pepper, and the minced onion. Mix all well. Pour into casserole, cover and bake in a moderate oven for about 1 hour, then uncover and continue to bake for 30 minutes. 
If tomatoes are a solid pack, it may be necessary to add just a little water to the mixture.