In a large skillet over high heat, brown the ground beef and drain any grease. Add beef to prepared casserole dish.
Return skillet to stove and add butter, over medium heat saute the onions, celery, and carrots for 5 minutes or until onions are softened. Add the rices and add to casserole dish.
Add the soy sauce, cream of mushroom soup, hot water, and heavy cream and mix well to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bake at 350 degrees for an hour and a half. Add French’s onions (optional) and shredded cheese to the top the last 5 – 10 minutes of cooking.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
If you want to cut the cooking time, use pre-cooked rice and bake for 30 minutes.