What's for Dinner?

Last night I brought out the "OLD GRANDMA RECIPES" and found something I haven't eaten in years. I remember making this in the kitchen with my mom, just the smell brought back so many wonderful memories. Don't you just love food like that? It can almost bring you back in time or to another place. It was always one of my favorites and it's a cinch to make!

BAKED CHOW MEIN HOT DISH 

INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED:
11/2 LBS OF HAMBURGER
1 CUP CELERY
ONION
GARLIC
1/2 CUP RAW RICE
1 CAN OF CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP
1 CAN OF CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP
3 TABLESPOONS SOY SAUCE
2 CUPS WATER (MAYBE LESS) You want it like a thicker soup, not super runny. 
CHOW MEIN NOODLES (FOR TOPPING)

STEP ONE:
I start by browning the hamburger the in a frying pan with onions and garlic.

THEN: Once that the has finished browning, you can either drain the grease or leave it in. I leave it and continue to add my other ingredients. 

NEXT: I'll add my celery, chicken of rice soup, cream of mushroom soup, raw rice, soy sauce, and water, stir all that up.  :)

THEN: You are going to preheat the oven to 360 degrees. 
Transfer all the ingredients from the frying pan to a baking pan of your choice. I normally use a glass rectangle pan 9"X13" or so. Once the oven is preheated, make sure the oven rack is in the center of the oven. Place in oven and set the timer for an hour to an hour and a half (1hr-1hr 1/2).

What I like to do is, put it in the oven for about an hour and 15mins. The last 15mins I use to add my chow mein noodles. You want those to get a nice golden brown, notWhat I like to do is, put it in the oven for about an hour and 15mins. The last 15mins I use to add my chow mein noodles. You want those to get a nice golden brown, not too dark or burnt. 

Once cooked and noodles are browned, remove from the oven and serve! I like to get a nice french bread (or you can add a salad) to compliment the dish.

Nothing better than some good O' home cooking and great people to share it with! 

I hope you enjoyed this dish as much as I do! Take Care and check back every Monday for a new blast from the past "OLD GRANDMA RECIPES"!