Chinese Hamburger Casserole (perfect for a pantry meal)

Chinese Hamburger Casserole    from   Aunt Roma’s

1 ½ lbs. ground beef

1 c. chopped celery

1 lrg onion, diced

1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 can Cream of Chicken Soup

 2 Tbsp soy sauce (or Worchester Sauce)

¾ c. uncooked rice

2 ¼ c. warm water

¾ C. chow mein noodles

Brown ground beef, onion & celery.  Place rest of ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly.  Place mixture in a large casserole, cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes (Last 10 minutes, stir in chow mein noodles)

To convert to a Home Storage Meal 

Use freeze dried hamburger

Dried celery

Dried onion