Cherokee Casserole
From: Paul, Texas, USA
Servings: 10
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 pound [454 g] lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 [10 3/4-ounce/ 284-mL] can cream of mushroom soup concentrate
  • 1 cup [250 mL] raw instant rice
  • 1 [14 1/2-ounce / 412-mL] can tomato dices
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] thyme
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] oregano
  • 2 teaspoons [10 g] sugar
  • 6 slices Cheddar cheese
  • Preheat oven to 350°F [180°C].
  • Cook together ground beef and onion dices into a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until beef is evenly brown.
  • Drain any excess fat.
  • Well mix in soup concentrate, rice, tomato dices with juice, garlic powder, thyme, oregano and sugar.
  • Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.transfer into a 9 x 13-inch [23 x 33-cm] baking dish.
  • Top with cheese slices.
  • Bake into preheated oven for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and browning.