2 lb. ground beef
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 1/2 c. hot water
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 tbsp. oil
1 1/2 c. chopped celery
1 1/2 c. instant rice
1 can mushroom soup
1 can Chinese noodles

Brown meat in oil; add onion and celery and saute for a few minutes. Add the rest of ingredients, except Chinese noodles. Put mixture in a large shallow baking dish that has been buttered. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with Chinese noodles over top and bake 30 minutes longer. Serves 10-12.