Shanghi Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground meat (beef or turkey)
1 c. chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. oil
2 c. sliced celery
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can mushroom soup
1/2 c. water
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
2 c. cooked rice
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 (3 oz.) can Chinese noodles

Preparation

Brown meat, onions and garlic in oil.
Add celery and soup. Cook mixed vegetables in 1/2 cup water 5 minutes.
Add vegetables and liquid to meat mixture.
Stir in rice and seasonings.
Turn into a greased 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.
Cover and bake 25 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven.
Remove cover.
Top with noodles.
Return to the oven for 5 minutes.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Freezes very well.