1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
2 tbsp. shortening
2 c. diced celery
2 c. water
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. raw rice
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/4 c. soy sauce
1 can mushrooms
Cashews (optional)

Brown beef or turkey in shortening with onion and celery. Add all other ingredients (except cashews) and put in casserole. Bake 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees, stirring occasionally. Half an hour before serving, sprinkle with cashew nuts and chow mein noodles. Leave cover off.