Cherokee Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. chopped onions
1 1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1/8 tsp. each: garlic powder, thyme and oregano
1/2 small bay leaf
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 c. Minute rice
6 stuffed olives (slices)
2 or 3 slices American cheese, cut in 1/2-inch strips

Preparation

Brown meat; add onions and cook until tender.
Stir in ingredients in order given except 3 of the olives and cheese. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spoon into baking dish and top with cheese.
Broil until cheese is melted.
Garnish with olives.
Serves 4 to 6.