Granny's Cherokee Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion , finely diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes , 14.5 ounce
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup , 10.5 ounce
• 1 cup instant rice
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 6 slices American cheese

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 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.

3. 3

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

4. 4

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