Preheat oven to 350F. Peel and slice onion, cover the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Slice peeled potatoes and place over onions, salt, and pepper to taste. Pat ground beef over the potatoes and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Scatter carrots and celery on, sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Sprinkle rice on next.

Mix soup with boiling water and pour evenly over top. Salt and pepper to taste again.

Bake covered for 2 hours until vegetables are tender.

In the last 10 min. of baking uncover and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Serve with a fresh tomato slice and parsley.