1 lb lean ground beef
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 cup chopped celery
10 1/2 oz can mushroom soup
10 1/2 oz can cream of chicken soup
1 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp pepper
1 can chow mein noodles
1/2 tsp monosodium glutamate (opt)
Directions
1. Crumble meat into a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metal- lic
casserole and heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 5 minutes or until
meat is browned. Stir after half of cooking time. 2. Add remaining
ingredients to meat mixture. 3. Cover and heat in Microwave Oven 20
minutes or until mixture is hot. Uncover, and heat for an additional
5 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Asian; Casserole; Chinese; Hamburger; Main Dish
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