5 Spice Beef & Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1 (8 ounce) can mushroom soup
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
1 cup brown rice
1 cup olive

Preparation

Brown meat and onion.
Stir in seasonings, soup, tomatoes and rice. You may need a little bit of extra water if using brown instant rice.
Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat.
Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is cooked.
Serve with sliced olives (optional). Salt and pepper to taste.