Five Spice Casserole recipe - from the A Selection of Recipes Family Cookbook

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 Tbsp salad oil
• 3/4 c. finely chopped onions
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• Dash of pepper
• 1/8 tsp oregano
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp thyme
• 1/2 bay leaf
• 1, 1-lb can tomatoes
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 c. instant rice
• 2-3 slices American cheese, cut in 1/2 inch strips
• Sliced stuffed olives