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Amish six-layer dinner

120 min
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8 ingredients
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Amish six-layer dinner

History and Origin of the Six-Layer Amish Dinner

The six-layer Amish dinner is a traditional recipe that comes from the Amish community, known for their simple lifestyle focused on agriculture and self-sufficiency. This dinner reflects the Amish philosophy of using fresh, seasonal ingredients to prepare abundant and nutritious meals to feed large families.

In different Latin American countries, similar dishes may be called "layered meat pie" or simply "layered casserole," although they do not share the same specific tradition as in Amish culture. However, the idea of combining vegetables and meat in layers is common in many regional cuisines that seek to maximize flavors and textures in a single dish.

This recipe is an excellent example of traditional American home cooking, which has transcended borders to be appreciated for its simplicity and comforting flavor in different parts of the world.

How to Prepare Six-Layer Amish Dinner

To begin, grease a baking dish to prevent the ingredients from sticking during cooking.

Place the raw potatoes at the bottom of the dish, forming the first layer.

Sprinkle each layer with salt and pepper before adding the next layer to season the dish evenly.

Add the layer of celery over the potatoes.

Continue with the layer of ground meat, making sure to distribute it evenly.

Then, add the layer of chopped onions.

Add the green bell pepper in the next layer, providing color and freshness.

Finally, pour the canned tomatoes on top of the entire mixture to cover the layers.

Bake for 2 hours at 350°F (approximately 175°C) until the ingredients are well cooked and the flavors have melded together.

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Ingredients (8)

  • Ground Beef
  • Raw Potatoes
  • Celery
  • Onion
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Green Pepper
  • Canned Tomatoes

Instructions (9 steps)

  1. 1 Grease a baking pan
  2. 2 Sprinkle each layer with salt and pepper before adding the next layer
  3. 3 Place the potatoes at the bottom of the pan
  4. 4 Add the celery layer
  5. 5 Add the ground meat layer
  6. 6 Add the onion layer
  7. 7 Add the green pepper
  8. 8 Pour the tomatoes over the mixture
  9. 9 Bake for 2 hours at 350°F

Nutritional Information

Calories: 338 kcal
Protein: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fat: 25g
Azúcar: 0g
Sodio: 47mg

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Weekdays Preparation Time Dish Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Oven Stews Main Dish Beef Vegetables American Oven Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Calories Low Carbs Amish Mennonite Healthy Northeastern United States Ground Meat Low In Something Meat Equipment 4 Hours Or Less