1 c. rice
1 lb. ground beef
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 c. diced celery
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 c. water
1 tsp. soy sauce
1 c. slivered almonds (opt.)
1 c. chow mein noodles

Cook rice in 2 quarts water. Brown ground beef; add onion and celery. Cook until tender. Mix soup and water, add to meat mixture. Add cooked rice, soy sauce and almonds. Mix well, pour into a buttered casserole dish and top with chow mein noodles. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.