Chow Mein Noodle Casserole
A very delicious casserole using ground beef and simple ingredients, then topped off with crunchy chow mein noodles.
Equipment
- 1 large deep skillet
- 1 9 x 13 baking dish
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1 TBS butter
- 2 ribs celery, diced small
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced small
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 - 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup almonds, crushed or slivered
- 1 can (10.75oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 TBS soy sauce
- 6 oz bagged chow mein noodles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat melt butter. NOTE: this adds a layer of flavor to the recipe.
- Break up ground beef in hot skillet and start to brown. Add in diced onion and celery, season with a pinch of salt & pepper. Saute until beef is browned and onions & celery are softened. Turn off heat and DRAIN any excess grease.
- In a medium bowl mix together almonds, cooked rice, soup, water and soy sauce. Pour mixture into cooked ground beef and stir until combined. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Top casserole with chow mein noodles to cover. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes until heated through.
- NOTE: to cook rice, add 2 cups water to medium sauce pan, bring to a boil. Add in 1 cup of white long grain rice (I use Basmati) and stir. Place lid on pot, lower heat to low and cook for 20 minutes until rice is done. NOTE: you will use about 1/2 to 3/4 of the cooked rice for this recipe, depending on how much rice you want in your casserole.NOTE: you can also cook the MINUTE rice and add that.