1 lb. ground beef
1 can French fried onions
1 (1 oz.) pkg. onion gravy mix
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1 1/2 c. water
1/3 c. uncooked rice
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
1 can water chestnuts (optional)

Brown ground beef and pour off drippings. Blend in gravy mix, garlic salt, water and rice. Bring to boil. Then reduce heat and cover and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in thawed peas and water chestnuts. Continue to simmer until rice is tender. Stir in onions. Serve with soy sauce.