Granny's Cherokee Casserole

Cream of mushroom soup, tomatoes, rice and onions are stirred into browned ground beef and covered with cheese before baking this one-dish meal for a crowd.

• Calories: 241 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup instant rice
• 6 slices American cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place ground beef and onions in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until beef is evenly brown. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the soup, rice, tomatoes, garlic powder, thyme, oregano and sugar. Mix well and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Place in a 9x13 inch casserole dish.

Step 4

Top with cheese slices and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and browning.