Granny's Cherokee Casserole

Name: Granny's Cherokee Casserole
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 11 Servings
Ingredients: 🥩 1 pound lean ground beef; 🧅 1 onion, finely diced; 🍅 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 🍄 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup; 1 cup instant rice; 🍬 2 teaspoons white sugar; 🧄 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 🧀 6 slices American cheese

Cost $12, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

30 Min
11 Servings
$12

Granny's Cherokee Casserole

Cost $12, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

30 Min
11 Servings
$12

INGREDIENTS

Protein
- 🥩 1 pound lean ground beef
Vegetables
- 🧅 1 onion, finely diced
- 🍅 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
Canned Goods
- 🍄 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
Grains
- 1 cup instant rice
Seasonings
- 🍬 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 🧄 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Dairy
- 🧀 6 slices American cheese

STEPS

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

Place ground beef and onions in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until beef is evenly brown. Drain any excess fat.

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.

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

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

241

Calories

12
Protein
13
Carbs
15
Fats

💡 For a spicier version, substitute diced tomatoes with diced tomatoes and green chilies.Add extra shredded cheese on top for a cheesier casserole.This casserole can be prepped ahead and stored in the refrigerator; just bake it when you're ready to serve.