Chow Mein Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 c. celery, diced
1 onion, diced
salt and pepper to taste
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c. water
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 c. rice (uncooked)
1 can chow mein noodles

Preparation

Brown meat lightly and drain off excess fat.
Add celery and onion; continue cooking until slightly transparent.
Add the rest of the ingredients, except noodles, and place in a baking dish. Bake, uncovered at 350\u00b0 for 1/2 hour.
Reduce heat to 300\u00b0.
Cover with noodles and bake 1/2 hour longer.