Mom's Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (10 oz) can condensed tomato soup
• 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
• 1 (4 oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups cooked rice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the ground beef and garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef is no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato soup, diced tomatoes, mushrooms, and cooked rice. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
5. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with cheddar cheese.
6. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Interesting Facts

• Casseroles have been around for centuries, and the word itself means "saucepan" in French.
• Casseroles are a great way to use up leftovers and create delicious meals.
• Casseroles are a great way to feed a large crowd or save time on meal prep.