Shanghi Casserole
["1 1/2 lb. ground meat (beef or turkey)", "1 c. chopped onions", "1 clove garlic, minced", "1 Tbsp. oil", "2 c. sliced celery", "1 (10 1/2 oz.) can mushroom soup", "1/2 c. water", "1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables", "2 c. cooked rice", "2 Tbsp. soy sauce", "2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "1 (3 oz.) can Chinese noodles"]
["Brown meat, onions and garlic in oil.", "Add celery and soup. Cook mixed vegetables in 1/2 cup water 5 minutes.", "Add vegetables and liquid to meat mixture.", "Stir in rice and seasonings.", "Turn into a greased 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.", "Cover and bake 25 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven.", "Remove cover.", "Top with noodles.", "Return to the oven for 5 minutes.", "Makes 6 to 8 servings.", "Freezes very well."]
["ground meat", "onions", "clove garlic", "oil", "celery", "mushroom soup", "water", "frozen mixed vegetables", "rice", "soy sauce", "salt", "pepper", "Chinese noodles"]