My one big craving thus far in pregnancy has been comfort food, all the food I remember eating growing up. This was one of those dishes. I cannot remember going to a potluck where this wasn’t served. I didn’t have anyone’s recipe so I found one on Allrecipes and adapted to what I remember eating.
Adam had never had this before and really enjoyed it, it’s the perfect simple comfort food.
Chow Mein Casserole (Adapted From: Allrecipes)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 5 ounces chow mein noodles
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and saute for 5 more minutes.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the rice, soup, water soy sauce, and handful of chow mein noodles. Mix together well and add to the beef mixture. Place this into a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with chow mein noodles.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
Kate
June 1st, 2009
This is such a mix of cultures! I always think of casseroles as being so stereotypically American, but this has a distinct Asian twist.
Molly Jean
June 1st, 2009
Oooh this is interesting! It’s like a new version of shepherd’s pie… yum!
Suzanne
June 2nd, 2009
Pregnancy!!!! Congratulations! How did I miss that?
Carrie
June 2nd, 2009
Thank you!!! There is more on my/our pregnancy on my personal blog. Click the sweet life link at the top of the page.
Jessica
June 10th, 2009
ahh this is one of my favorites! My grandma makes this all the time! She adds halved cashews on top too…mmmmm!