Cherokee Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. oregano
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. Minute rice (uncooked)
4 slices American cheese (strips)
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 small bay leaf (optional)

Preparation

Brown meat and onion; cook until onion is transparent.
Stir in seasonings and tomatoes.
Add soup and rice; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Place mixture in baking dish.
Top with cheese strips.
Broil briefly until cheese is melted.
Yields 6 servings.