African Chow Mein

This recipe comes from my mother's 1960's church cookbook and a  recipe from a dear family friend.. Alma.

Watch out for all the salt in this recipe.  DO NOT add additional salt.  Great comfort food on a cold winter day.

1 lb. ground beef
1/2  large onion
Brown hamburger and onion together.

1    can cream of chicken soup (undiluted)
1    can chicken noodle soup (undiluted)
3/4 cup rice uncooked
1/2 cup celery, diced
1-1/4 cups water
1/4 cup soy sauce

Mix all together and put in a 2 quart casserole.  Bake 1 to 1-1/2 hours at 350 degrees.