Cherokee Dinner - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef, browned
1 Tbsp. olive oil
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. each: garlic powder, thyme and oregano
1/2 bay leaf
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 c. cream of chicken soup
1 c. Minute rice
olives
American cheese, sliced

Preparation

Brown meat and onion in olive oil.
Stir in ingredients except olives and cheese.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spoon into baking dish; top with cheese.
Broil until cheese is melted.
Garnish with sliced olives.
Serves 4 to 6.