1 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. olive oil
3/4 c. onion, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
1/2 sm. bay leaf
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 (10 1/2 oz.) cream of mushroom soup
1 c. minute rice
6 stuffed olives, sliced
2-3 slices American cheese, cut in 1/2" strips

Brown meat in olive oil; add onions. Cook until tender. Stir in ingredients in order given except 3 of the olives and the cheese. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon into baking dish and top with cheese. Broil until cheese is melted. Garnish with olives.