Beef N Rice Bake

1 pound hamburger

3 celery ribs, sliced

1 onion, chopped

2 cups cooked rice

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 cup chopped red pepper

1 jar sliced mushrooms, drained

1/2 cup soy sauce

2 Tbsp butter

1 Tbsp brown sugar

1 can (3 oz) chow mein noodles

Brown hamburger, celery, and onion; drain fat.  Stir in rice, peppers, mushrooms, soy sauce, butter and brown sugar; heat.  Transfer to a greased 2 quart dish.  Cover and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.  Sprinkle with chow mein noodles.  Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes. 

Serves 5