Chinese Rice Salad

Only thing that makes this a Chinese rice dish
is the addition of water chestnuts in it.
Make this into an even better salad by
adding a drained can of mandarin oranges.

Ingredients:
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1-1/2 cups water
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 celery ribs, chopped
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:
In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat
until no longer pink; drain.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees F. for 1-1/2 hours.