Chow Mein Hot Dish I

I found this recipe on Allrecipes.com and altered it to my own taste. Very easy and good!!!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1⁄2 onion, chopped
• 3  stalks celery, chopped
• 2  cups  instant rice
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  cream of celery soup
• 3  tablespoons soy sauce
• 5  ounces  chow mein noodles

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Prepare rice according to package directions (make enough for 4 servings).
3. Meanwhile, brown ground beef over medium high heat in large skillet for about 5 minutes.
4. Add onion and celery (sprinkle mixture with black pepper and garlic powder if desired) cook for 5 more minutes. Drain beef mixture.
5. Spray casserole dish with cooking spray. Pour in beef mixture. Add soup, cooked white rice, and 3 tablespoons soy sauce. Top with chow mein noodles to cover.
6. Bake in oven for 20 minutes.
7. Top with additional soy sauce and chow mein noodles as desired. Enjoy!