Hamburger Sauerkraut

1 small onion, chopped

1 pound hamburger

1/2 cup uncooked rice

1 small can sauerkraut

1 can water

3 tablespoons shortening

1 tablespoon flour

pepper to taste

Mix meat, rice and chopped onion and pepper into balls. Place in pan.

Cover with sauerkraut and water.

Simmer about 1 1/2 hours. Make roux; heat shortening, add flour and cook until brown.

Mix with meat balls and kraut.

Cook a short while longer; 5 to 8 minutes being careful not to burn.

Serve with boiled potatoes.