BEEF 'N' RICE BAKE

Beef 'n' Rice Bake image

"A good friend who's a missionary in the Phillippines gave me this casserole recipe," relates Deborah Schermerhorn of Colorado Springs, Colorado. "Chow mein noodles provide the nice crunch in this hearty dish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 can (3 ounces) chow mein noodles

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the rice, peppers, mushrooms, soy sauce, butter and brown sugar; heat through. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until the noodles are crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.