Six-Layer Dinner

Name: Six-Layer Dinner
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Total Time Prep: 5 min. Cook: 1 hour 20 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I originally came across a five-layer version of this dish at a Home Extension program. I increased the ground beef and added the celery myself, and my family prefers this version.—Charlotte McDaniel, Williamsville, Illinois

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
3 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large green pepper, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Layer beef with onions, potatoes and green pepper, seasoning each layer lightly with salt and pepper. Top with celery, tomatoes and basil.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 330 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 795mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein.

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