1 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lg. onion, chopped
3/4 c. diced celery
1 c. sliced water chestnuts
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 c. warm water
1/2 c. raw rice
1/4 c. soy sauce
Pinch of pepper
1 can Chinese noodles

1. Shape beef into large patty. Brown patty on both sides in oil in a large skillet. Break into chunks.

2. Add onions and celery. Saute 5-10 minutes.

3. Now add everything else except Chinese noodles. Mix together.

4. Spoon into a large casserole dish with a lid.

5. Bake at 350 degrees 30 minutes covered, then uncover and cook another 30 minutes.

6. The last 10 minutes, top with noodles.

7. Option: Bow to the East and throw some mandarin oranges into a green salad.