African Chow Mein

1 – 1 ½ lbs. ground beef/turkey
1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup uncooked quick rice
2 cups celery, chopped
1 can chicken noodle soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup (see alternative below)
¼ cup soy sauce
1 cup water

Cream of Mushroom Alternative:

¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, keep the juice in

For cream mixture:  Melt butter.  Add flour and stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly.  Slowly add milk while stirring.  Add mushrooms.  Allow to thicken over medium heat.

Brown beef and onion.  Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.  Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish and bake 45-50 minutes at 350º.