Ingredients
| 1 Pound |
ground beef |
| 1 Tablespoon |
olive oil |
| 3/4 Cup |
finely chopped onions |
| 1 Teaspoon |
salt |
| 1/4 Teaspoon |
pepper |
| 1/8 Teaspoon |
thyme |
| 1/8 Teaspoon |
oregano |
| 1 |
small bay leaf |
| 1 Can |
cream of mushroom soup |
| 1 Cup |
rice, uncooked |
| 1 Can |
(16 ounces) tomatoes |
| |
Sliced stuffed olives, for garnish |
| 1/4 Teaspoon |
garlic powder |
| 3 Slice |
American cheese, cut into 1/2-inch strips |
Instructions
Brown meat in oil; add onion and cook until tender. Stir in seasonings, soup and tomatoes. Cook rice until almost done; drain and add to beef mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Spoon mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Crisscross cheese strips on top. Broil until cheese melts. Garnish with sliced olives. Serves 6.
