1 lb. hamburger
3 large stalks celery, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1/2 cup cup rice, uncooked
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can chicken and rice soup
4 oz. mushrooms
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon butter
1 1/2 cup 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 qt. 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.