Beefy Rice Casserole

submitted by Brooke

1 lb. ground beef
1 c. rice
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
1/4 c. celery
1/4 c. green pepper
1/4 c. onion (optional)
1/2 tsp. black pepper and salt
1/2 c. mild Cheddar cheese

Brown ground beef with salt and pepper. Cook rice. Saute celery, green pepper, onion. Preheat oven 350-375 degrees. In medium baking dish, combine all ingredients. Mix well. Bake 30-35 minutes