Cherokee Casserole(Yields 6 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 Tbsp. oil (Wesson)
3/4 c. onion, chopped fine
1 1/2 tsp. salt
pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. oregano
1/2 small bay leaf
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. Minute rice (no other kind will do)
6 stuffed olives, sliced
3 slices American cheese, cut into 1/2-inch strips

Preparation

Brown meat in oil; add onion and cook until tender.
Stir in other ingredients in order given, except 3 olives and cheese. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spoon into serving dish; top with cheese and 3 olives.
Broil until cheese is melted.