5-Spice Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground meat
• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 3/4 c. chopped onion
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• dash of pepper
• 1/2 bay leaf
• 1/8 tsp. oregano
• 1/8 tsp. thyme
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 can tomatoes
• 1 can mushroom soup
• 1 c. Minute rice
• 2 or 3 slices American cheese