Sauerkraut Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chuck
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup uncooked rice
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 egg
• 1 large jar sauerkraut
• 1 (28-oz.) can tomatoes
• 5 cups water