Cherokee Casserole
["1 lb. ground beef", "1/4 c. chopped onion", "1/8 tsp. garlic powder", "1/8 tsp. thyme", "1/8 tsp. oregano", "small bay leaf", "2 to 3 slices cheese, shredded", "salt and pepper to taste", "1 can cut up tomatoes", "1 can cream of mushroom soup", "1 c. cooked rice", "6 olives, sliced (optional)"]
["Brown meat.", "Add onion and cook until tender.", "Add rest of ingredients in order given, except cheese.", "Bring to boil.", "Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.", "Spoon into greased baking dish, top with cheese and bake until cheese is melted.", "Garnish with olives."]
["ground beef", "onion", "garlic powder", "thyme", "oregano", "bay leaf", "cheese", "salt", "tomatoes", "cream of mushroom soup", "rice", "olives"]