Cherokee Pie Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. chopped onion
1/8 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can stewed tomatoes (16 oz.)
1 c. instant rice
sliced cheese

Preparation

Saute onion in olive oil.
Brown meat in sauteed onion.
Add spices, soup, tomatoes and rice.
Cook together 3 minutes.
Pour into 9 x 13 x 2-inch casserole pan.
Cut cheese diagonally and place on top.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until cheese melts and bubbles, about 30 to 40 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes.
Good served with green salad.