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                         Chinese Chow Mein Loaf

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Beef

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2      Pounds        Ground beef
  1      Cup           Celery -- 1/2" pieces
  1                    Onion -- 1/4" pieces
  1      Cup           Rice
  1      Can           Cream of mushroom soup
  1      Can           Cream of celery
    1/4  Cup           Milk
    1/2  Teaspoon      Salt
    1/4  Teaspoon      Pepper
  1                    chow mein noodles

   Brown the ground beef in deep skillet until it is all separated. Add
the
celery and onion.  Cook over low heat until the onion is transparent and
glazed.
 Meanwhile, place the rice in 2 cups of water and cook for 15 minutes, or
until
fluffy and tender. Rinse the rice in warm water, drain and add to the
hamburger
mixture. Stir in the mushroom soup and celery soup.  Add the milk, salt
and
pepper.  Mix all very thoroughly.  Put into greased 1 1/2 quart cassrole;
sprinkle the chow mein noodles over the top.
Place in a 350  oven for  30 minutes.  Serve with soy sauce if desired.





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