Chow Mein Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. hamburger
1 1/2 c. diced celery
1 small onion, diced
salt and pepper (optional)
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 c. water
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 c. Minute rice
1 can chow mein noodles

Preparation

Fry meat lightly on low, crumbling as it cooks with celery and onion until they are transparent.
Add rest of ingredients, except noodles.
Mix thoroughly; place in baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, 1/2 hour at 350\u00b0; after 1/2 hour, reduce heat to 300\u00b0 and cover with noodles.
Bake for another 30 to 45 minutes.