Oriental Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. vegetable oil
2 c. sliced celery
1/4 c. whole almonds
2 c. cooked rice
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. Cheddar cheese
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed mushroom soup
1 (16 oz.) can mixed vegetables, drained

Preparation

Brown meat, onions and garlic in oil.
Add celery, soup and mixed vegetables.
Stir in rice and seasonings.
Turn into 2 1/2-quart casserole.
Cover and bake 25 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Remove cover and top with cheese and almonds.
Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.