Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium diced onion
• 1 cup diced Celery
• 1 cup sliced Mushrooms, optional
• 1 cup diced green or red bell pepper, optional


• grated cheddar cheese

• 1.5 tsp salt
• 2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 2 bay leafs
• 20 oz can of diced tomatoes
• 10 oz can of condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup rice

Directions

In a large pan, brown the ground beef

Add the onion, celery and optional mushrooms and bell peppers, cook for a couple minutes until they soften slightly.

Add remaining ingredients (except cheese) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer

After 15 minutes, check that it isn't sticking to the bottom and that there is enough moisture for the rice. add 1/4 cup water if it needs it.

Continue simmering for another 10 minutes then check that the rice is cooked and soft. If it isn't soft then continue simmering for a few more minutes.

Remove bay leafs, add grated cheese, cover and let cheese melt.