Chinese Hamburger Casserole

1 lb. ground beef
2 T. vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped (or less)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 ½ c warm water
½ c uncooked rice
¼ c soy sauce
¼ tsp. pepper
1 can chow mein noodles

Brown meat [in oil] until crumbly. Add onion and soups. Rinse out cans and add [water] to mixture. Stir in rice, soy sauce, and pepper. Turn into lightly greased casserole. Cover and bake for 30 minutes in 350 degree oven. Remove cover and spread noodles on top. Cook 10 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

Notes from DeLynne: No salt is needed. Serve with tossed salad.