Chow Mein Casserole

Brown ground beef, celery, and onion in skillet. In a casserole dish, mix the soups and can of mixed vegetables (including the juices). Add the ground beef mixture to the casserole dish ingredients and mix well. Bake at 350 degrees to 400 degrees, depending on how fast you want it to get done. When hot and bubbling and the celery is tender, cover with the crunchy chow mein noodles. Bake another 5-10 minutes.

Hints:
You may bake it covered for a juicier casserole, and uncovered for a not so juicy casserole. You may also add a little water before baking to get the juiciness you want.

I make it with raw celery and raw onion instead of browning it with the ground beef then bake it at 400 degrees for a good hour. Pre-cooking the celery and onion will speed up the baking time.

Serve with crunchy bread with butter, or a cottage cheese/lettuce/pineapple salad.

Enjoy!