Shanghi Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 12 lb ground meat beef or turkey
• 1 c chopped onions
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 Tbsp oil
• 2 c sliced celery
• 1 10 12 oz can mushroom soup
• 12 c water
• 1 10 oz pkg frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 c cooked rice
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp salt
• 12 tsp pepper
• 1 3 oz can Chinese noodles

Directions

1. Brown meat onions and garlic in oil
2. Add celery and soup Cook mixed vegetables in 12 cup water 5 minutes
3. Add vegetables and liquid to meat mixture
4. Stir in rice and seasonings
5. Turn into a greased 2 12-quart casserole dish
6. Cover and bake 25 minutes in a 350 oven
7. Remove cover
8. Top with noodles
9. Return to the oven for 5 minutes
10. Makes 6 to 8 servings
11. Freezes very well