Ground Beef Chow Mein Casserole Recipe

ground beef chow mein casserole serving on plate

Ground Beef Chow Mein Casserole Recipe

Kitchen Ready Betty

This simple ground beef chow mein casserole recipe features lean beef, tender rice, and mixed vegetables baked in a savory cream sauce. Finished with a layer of crunchy chow mein noodles, it’s a hearty, kid-approved weeknight dinner that you can easily assemble ahead of time.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 35

Rest Time 5

Total Time 1 5

Course Dinner, Main Dishes

Cuisine American, Asian

Servings

Calories 346 kcal

Equipment

medium saucepan
large saucepan with lid
meat chopper
13x9 OR 3-quart casserole dish (lightly greased)

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup chopped onions
1 teaspoon garlic powder may substitute 1 clove of garlic, minced
1 cup chopped celery
1 can cream of celery soup
10 ounce package frozen mixed vegetables thawed
8 ounce can sliced water chestnuts drained
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
½ teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked rice just slightly undercooked; the rice will continue to cook in the casserole
3 ounces extra wide chow mein noodles

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large saucepan, cook ground beef with onions and garlic powder over medium heat until beef is browned; drain excess grease. Then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Add the celery, soup, thawed vegetables and drained water chestnuts; mix.
Next, add the soy sauce, ground pepper and cooked rice; stir to combine.
Transfer to a lightly greased 13x9 glass baking dish or a 3 quart casserole.
Cover and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
Remove cover and top with chow mein noodles. Bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes. Then let stand 5 minutes and enjoy!

Notes

It's helpful to have some extra chow mein noodles on hand, especially if you have leftovers. The noodles don't keep well in the fridge, so you'll want to replace them with "fresh" ones when serving the ground beef chow mein casserole again.

Don’t overcook the rice before adding it to this casserole. Slightly firm rice soaks up more of the creamy sauce as it bakes, and it won’t turn mushy.

Remove chow mein noodles on top before storing any leftovers (they will get soggy). Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. Enjoy within five days. Once cooled, you may also freeze leftovers in freezer-safe packaging for up to 3 months.

See above post for more tips, including reheating instructions.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 23gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 666mgPotassium: 607mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2619IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 4mg

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