2 lbs. sausage or ground beef
1 c. finely chopped green pepper
3/4 c. chopped onion
2 1/2 c. coarsely chopped celery
2 (2 1/8 oz.) pkgs. chicken noodle soup mix
4 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. uncooked rice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. melted butter

Brown sausage or ground meat in large skillet; pour off excess fat. Add green pepper, onion and 1 cup of celery and cook until tender. Combine soup mix and boiling water in large saucepan; stir in rice. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Add meat mixture and salt and stir well. Pour into greased baking dish, about 12"x8"x2". Sprinkle remaining celery over top and drizzle with melted butter. Bake in moderate oven, 375 degrees, 20 minutes. Serves 10.