2/3 c. wild rice (uncooked)
1 lb. ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1 c. celery, sliced
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 can mushrooms and liquid
1 can mushroom soup
1 can water chestnuts, sliced

Brown meat, onion and celery until beef is partially cooked. Add chestnuts. Add mushrooms and soup. Let simmer for a few minutes; add salt and pepper. Cook rice until it opens, about 30 minutes. Drain rice and combine with meat mixture. Place in buttered casserole and bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Serves 5-6.