CHOW MEIN HOT DISH

CHOW MEIN HOT DISH 3 lbs ground beef 1.5 cups celery chopped 1/2 cup water 2 whole small onions 2 cups cooked rice * I used brown instant rice 1 can cream of tomato soup/condensed tomato soup 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 -14 oz pkg dry (crispy) chow mein noodles 3 tbsp soy sauce Garnish dry (crispy) chow mein noodles additional soya sauce green onions, chopped (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray the inside of a large casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Brown ground beef in fry pan with chopped onion. Cook celery in 1/2 cup water in microwave (covered) for 4- 5 minutes until soft. Drain off remaining water Combine all of the above and add chow mein noodles (dry) into casserole dish and sprinkle on soya sauce. Bake in oven for 20 minutes. Serve warm Garnish: Garnish with additional dry chow mein noodles, and soya sauce and green onions, if desired.