Beef Rice Surprise

• 1-1/2 lbs. lean beef chuck
• 1 cup onions, chopped
• 1 - 12 oz. pkg. long grain and wild rice combination
• 1 - 10-3/4 oz. can cream of celery soup
• 1 - 6 oz. jar mushrooms, drained and sliced
• 1 - 8 oz. can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
• 1 - 16 oz. can french cut green beans, drained
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 - 2-1/2 oz. can french fried onions

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°. In skillet, combine ground beef and onions until meat is browned and onions are limp, drain. Cook rice as directed and add to meat and onions, along with all other ingredients; stir together. Place in 9 X 13 inch baking dish. Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes. Remove from oven; add cheese and french fried onions and cook 5 minutes more.
Serves 12-14.