Cherokee Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. finely chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1/2 small bay leaf
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. oregano
1 (1 lb.) tomatoes or juice
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 c. Minute rice
6 stuffed olives, sliced
American cheese

Preparation

Brown meat; drain.
Add onion; 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.