Chow Mein Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 - 1 1/2 lb lean hamburger
1 (15 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained and rinsed
2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained and rinsed
2 cups celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
10 1/2 ounces soup can water
2 (5 ounce) cans chow mein noodles
1 dash black pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Lightly brown hamburger and drain off excess fat.
Add pepper, onion and celery plus enough water to cover.
Simmer for 20 minutes.
Add sprouts, water chestnuts and canned soup plus one soup can of water. Should be a little thin, as it will thicken upon baking.
Add soy sauce and pour mixture into 2 -3 qt, casserole.
Bake 25 - 30 minutes (until thickened and well seasoned).
Served over noodles.