Chow Mein Casserole

• 1 - 1 1/2 lb lean hamburger
• 1 (15 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained and rinsed
• 2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups celery, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 -3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
• 10 1/2 ounces soup can water
• 2 (5 ounce) cans chow mein noodles
• 1 dash black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Lightly brown hamburger and drain off excess fat.
3. Add pepper, onion and celery plus enough water to cover.
4. Simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add sprouts, water chestnuts and canned soup plus one soup can of water. Should be a little thin, as it will thicken upon baking.
6. Add soy sauce and pour mixture into 2 -3 qt, casserole.
7. Bake 25 - 30 minutes (until thickened and well seasoned).
8. Served over noodles.

lean hamburger, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, celery, onion, soy sauce, cream of mushroom soup, water, mein noodles, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chow-mein-casserole-292168 (may not work)