1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 c. sliced celery
1 can (10 1/2 oz.) mushroom soup
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
2 c. cooked rice
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 can (3 oz.) Chinese noodles

Brown meat, onions and garlic. Add celery, soup and thawed vegetables. Stir in rice and seasonings. Turn into a greased 2 1/2 quart casserole. Cover and bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove cover, top with noodles and bake 5 minutes more. Makes 6-8 servings.