Chinese Style Hamburger Casserole

This is a recipe my Mother made and it was always a big hit. It was passed down from my grandmother and her aunt before that.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 2  medium onions, diced
• 1  cup celery, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can  cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (8 ounce) can  cream of chicken soup
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1⁄2 cup rice
• 1 (5 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (5 ounce) can  chow mein noodles

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Brown the ground beef in a dutch oven.
3. Once the meat is cooked through, add remaining ingredients but not the chow mein noodles. stir to combine.
4. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
5. Uncover and bake another 30 minutes.
6. Put the chow mein noodles on top and bake for another 15 minutes uncovered.
7. Let rest uncovered 15 minutes before serving.