ORIENTAL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown beef with celery, onions, and green pepper in a skillet, until beef is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain. Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil.Combine cornstarch, sugar, and ginger. Stir in 2 tablespoons water and the soy sauce. Add to beef mixture cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Add drained vegetables. Break apart the frozen peas and add to skillet. Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish or a freezer bag. Cover, label, and freeze. Before serving, bake frozen casserole, covered, at 400° F for 1-1/4 hours. Garnish the top with chow mein noodles and serve with more noodles or hot rice.