1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. oil
2 c. sliced celery
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can mushroom soup
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
2 c. cooked rice
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 (3 oz.) can chow mein noodles

Brown meat, onion, and garlic in oil. Add celery and soup and thawed vegetables. Stir in rice and seasonings. Turn into a greased 2 1/2 quart casserole. Cover and bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove cover and top with noodles. Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.