2 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. washed brown rice (raw)
1 lb. ground beef
1 lg. onion
2 to 3 c. diced celery
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 can mushrooms
3 oz. soy sauce
1 can water chestnuts (opt. for a little crunch)

Put rice in the boiling water and let stand while preparing the rest of the ingredients.

Brown beef and onions (season to taste), drain. Add the celery, brown sugar, mushrooms and soy sauce then add the rice and water. Put in a covered baking dish and bake for 1 hour (350 degrees). Uncover and bake for another 1/2 hour.