Beef Rice Casserole

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 pound lean ground beef
 * 1/3 cup chopped green pepper
 * 1/2 cup chopped onion
 * 1 cup chopped celery
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 1 10-3/4-ounce can condensed vegetable beef soup, prepared according to label directions
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
 * 1 3-ounce can chow mein noodles (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Brown beef in large skillet over medium heat. Add green pepper, onion, celery and rice.
 * 2) Cook until rice is golden. Add soup, salt, pepper and pepper sauce.
 * 3) Heat to boiling; stir well. Pour into 2-quart casserole.
 * 4) Cover and bake at 350 degrees 25 minutes.
 * 5) Sprinkle noodles over casserole before serving, if desired.