Beef and Noodle Soup

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 Onion, chopped
1 Stalk celery, sliced
1 Pkg. dry beef mushroom soup mix
1 141/2 oz. can diced tomatoes
3 Cups water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
2 Cups egg noodles, uncooked

In skillet, cook beef until thoroughly cooked; drain.
In Bean Pot, mix beef and remaining ingredients except
mixed vegetables and noodles.
Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in vegetables
and noodles.
Cover and bake an additional 30 minutes.