Cherokee Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. Bermuda onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. ground thyme
1/2 small bay leaf
1/8 tsp. oregano
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes (2 c.)
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 c. Minute rice
6 stuffed olives, sliced
2 to 3 slices American cheese, cut into 1/2-inch strips

Preparation

Brown meat in olive oil; add onion and cook over medium heat until onion is tender.
Stir in seasonings, tomatoes, soup and rice.
Add half of olive slices; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spoon into baking dish.
Top with cheese strips and remaining olive slices.
Bake until heated through and cheese is melted.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for approximately 30 minutes.