Beef & Rice Hot Pot

Serves 4 to 6

1 lb. ground beef

1 onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 c. long-cooking brown rice, uncooked

1/2 c. long-cooking white rice, uncooked

10-3/4 oz. can cream of chicken soup

6 T. soy sauce

2-1/2 c. water

Garnish: chow mein noodles

Brown ground beef, onion and celery in a large skillet over medium heat; drain. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in remaining ingredients except noodles; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Top servings with noodles.

Cream of mushroom, cream of chicken and all the other cream soups blend so well with rice and pasta. Stock up when they go on sale and you’ll always be able to whip up a quick & tasty meal.