1 lb. ground beef
Lg. onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 c. cooked brown rice (follow directions on pkg.)
1 (4 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. chow mein noodles
Garlic powder and pepper to taste

Brown ground beef with onion and celery; drain. Mix all above and bake in large Dutch oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Top with chow mein noodles.