1 1/4 lbs. ground beef
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. chopped celery
1 med. onion, chopped fine
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 c. uncooked rice
1 can mushrooms (4 oz.)
1 tsp. salt (I use 1/2 or less)
1 can chow mein noodles (3 1/4 oz.)

Saute meat in butter 5 minutes stirring frequently and mix with remaining ingredients except noodles. Bake in a covered casserole at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Top with noodles for last 11 minutes of cooking time uncovered.