Beef n Rice Bake

By kayjayjohnson

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 can (3 ounces) chow mein noodles

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the rice, peppers, mushrooms, soy sauce, butter and brown sugar; heat through.

Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until the noodles are crisp.