Hurry-Up Casserole

Name: Hurry-Up Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen pea pods; 2 cups chow mein noodles; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup, undiluted

This quick-to-fix dish really lives up to its name. Pea pods and chow mein noodles are interesting additions that add some pleasant crunch. - Rosemarie Yoakum, Columbus, Ohio.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen pea pods
2 cups chow mein noodles
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup, undiluted

Directions

In a skillet, cook beef, onion and celery over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Add pea pods, noodles and soup mix; mix well. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

To give Hurry-up Casserole a hearty crunch, try replacing the chow mein noodles with toasted cashews or almonds.