GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE (VERSION 1)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup rice
• 1/2 cup liquid (water or broth)
• 3 tsp. soy sauce
• 1 can chicken noodle soup
• 1 can mushrooms
• 1 can chicken and rice soup
• Chow Mein noodles

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground beef and celery together in a skillet.
2. Add the onion and rice, stirring well.
3. Add 1/2 cup of liquid and 3 tsp. soy sauce.
4. Stir in the chicken noodle soup, mushrooms, and chicken and rice soup.
5. Bake at 325°F for 1 1/2 hours, stirring twice during baking.
6. Add Chow Mein noodles on top during the last 30 minutes of baking.
7. Serve with salad.