Cherokee Casserole

prep time:: 30 minutes
cook time:: 15 minutes
total time:: 45 minutes

Makes 8-10

Rick Geiger’s famous Cherokee Recipe

ingredients

1 # Ground lean beef
2 cups Tomatoes
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 cup Minute Rice uncooked
3/4 cup Onion Diced
1.5 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Garlic Powder
1/8 tsp Thyme
1/8 tsp Oregano
6 -8 Olives Stuffed w/ Pimentos
2-3 slices American Cheese cut into 1" strips for topping

directions

Brown meat in olive oil. Add onion; cook over heat until onion is tender. Stir in seasonings, tomatoes, soup and rice. Add half of olive slices. Simmer 5 minutes, stiring occasionally. Spoon into baking dish. Top with cheese strips. Broil until cheese is melted and decorate at end with remaining olive slices out of oven.

Source: Mayme Geiger