American Chop Suey from the 70's

I think this might have been from my Grandma A.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  cup cooked rice
• 2  onions, chopped
• 1  stalk celery, sliced
• 2 (10 1/2ounce) cans  cream of mushroom soup
• 5  ounces water (1/2 can)
• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce (or to taste)
•  chow mein noodles

Directions

1. Brown beef, onions, and celery. Drain.
2. Add remaining ingredients, except chow mein, and heat to simmering.
3. Serve over chow mein noodles.