1 lb. hamburger
3/4 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. rice, uncooked
1 can chicken and rice soup
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. butter
3/4 c. celery, chopped
1 1/4 c. boiling water
1/2 tsp. salt
4 oz. mushrooms
2 tsp. soy sauce
1 1/2 c. chow mein noodles

Cook and stir hamburger, celery and onion until hamburger is light brown, then drain. Pour water on rice and add salt in greased 2 quart casserole. Stir in hamburger, soup, mushrooms, sugar, soy sauce and butter. Cover and cook in 350 F. oven for 30 minutes; stir. Cook uncovered for 30 minutes longer. Stir in noodles. Serve immediately.

Note: Water chestnuts or bamboo shoots may be added if desired.