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Crunchy Chow Mein Noodle Hotdish

Crunchy Chow Mein Noodle Hotdish blends tender ground beef and onions with a creamy, savory sauce, cooked rice, and toasty slivered almonds for comforting richness. Baked with a generous layer of crisp chow mein noodles, it delivers a pleasing contrast of textures. Serve it as a cozy weeknight dinner or bring it to potlucks where hearty, nostalgic casseroles shine.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Crunchy Chow Mein Noodle Hotdish
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef in the hot skillet for 5 minutes. Add the onion and celery; continue cooking and stirring until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine the condensed soup, cooked rice, almonds, water, and soy sauce until evenly mixed. Stir in the beef mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the top with chow mein noodles.

  4. 4

    Bake the casserole in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.