Cherokee Casserole

Name: Cherokee Casserole
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

13 ingredients

7 steps

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

Directions

1

Brown meat; drain.
2

Add onion; cook until tender.
3

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.
4

Spoon into baking dish and top with cheese.
5

Broil until cheese is melted.
6

Garnish with olives.
7

Serves 4 to 6.