Coronado Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
3/4 c. rice
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. marjoram
1 small bottle stuffed olives, sliced
1 1/3 c. tomato juice
1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. grated cheese
1/2 tsp. basil (optional)

Preparation

Cook beef, rice and onion in 1 tablespoon oil until lightly browned.
Season.
Add sliced olives, tomato juice and boiling water.
Place in a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Cover and bake in a 300\u00b0 oven for 1 hour.
Uncover; spread with cheese.
Continue baking for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
(Supposed to serve 6.)