Preheat Oven To 350 Degrees F (175 Degrees C). In A Large Skillet Over Medium High Heat, Saute The Ground Beef For 5 Minutes. Add The Onion And Celery And Saute For 5 More Minutes. In A Separate Medium Bowl, Combine The Almonds, Rice, Soup, Water And Soy Sauce. Mix Together Well And Add To The Beef Mixture. Place This Into A Lightly Greased 9X13 Inch Baking Dish. Top With Chow Mein Noodles. Bake At 350 Degrees F (175 Degrees C) For 20 Minutes