Beef and Rice Casserole

This is a super-simple concoction of my mom's, and a family favorite. Terrific with some green vegetables or a salad!

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  uncooked rice
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can  cream of celery soup or 1 (10 1/2ounce) can  cream of asparagus soup
• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
•  black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup green bell pepper, chopped fine (optional)

Directions

1. Brown beef with onion (if using) and drain.
2. Add rice, soup, water, celery, peppers (if using), salt and black pepper, mix well.
3. Place in greased two-quart casserole dish and bake, covered, for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350 degrees F.
4. Serve and enjoy!