Granny's Cherokee Casserole

• ground beef↗1 lb
• large onion, chopped↗1
• (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup1
• instant rice↗1 cup
• (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained1
• garlic powder↗1 tablespoon
• dry thyme↗1 teaspoon
• dry oregano↗1 teaspoon
• white sugar↗2 teaspoons
• (14 1/2 ounce) can cut green beans, drained (I use GG kitchen cut for this)1
• slices American cheese↗6

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   Brown ground beef and onions in a dutch oven until beef is no longer pink.

3. 3

   Drain excess fat.

4. 4

   Add the remaining ingredients, except for the cheese, and mix well.

5. 5

   Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Place in a 9 x 13 casserole dish and top with the slices of cheese.

7. 7

   Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and starting to brown.

8. 8

   **NOTE**-Thisfreezes well (without the cheese, of course) so I usually make mine in 2 8 x 8 disposable pans and put one in the freezer for later.

9. 9

   Add a small salad and some fruit and you've got an easy meal!

10. 10

    **Istill think when I read it each time that it is too much garlic powder, but I have tried with less and it really does need that much.

11. 11

    I also don't know why the sugar is there, but the taste is not the same without it!