Cherokee Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 Tbsp. olive oil
3/4 c. finely chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. oregano
1` (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. instant rice
3 slices American cheese, cut into 1/2 inch strips

Preparation

Brown meat in olive oil.
Add onions; cook until tender.
Stir in ingredients in order given, except cheese.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spoon into a baking dish and top with cheese.
Broil until cheese is melted.