Hamburger Rice Casserole

1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Cream of Celery Soup
1 1/3 cups water
3/4 c. uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 lb. ground beef, cooked & crumbled

Stir Soup, water, onion powder and pepper in 7X10 shallow baking dish. Add rice and ground beef. (Optional: add sliced black olives, black beans, dehydrated celery, onions or other favorite vegies). Leave out ground beef for a vegetarian dish or when not available.
Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake 375 degrees for 50 min. Let stand 10 min. for eating.
NOTE: When doubling recipe, more cooking time is required.

Store: Cream of Celery Soup, Rice, onion powder, pepper, and black beans to add for a complete protein.

Serves 4