Name: Amish Six Layer Dinner Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 20 min
Cuisine: Amish
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; ¼ tsp. salt; ¼ tsp. pepper; ¾ tsp. onion powder; 1 cup white onion, sliced; 1 cup celery, sliced; 2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 cups russet potatoes, thinly sliced; 10.50 oz. cream of celery soup (undiluted); ¾ cup milk

Description

Amish Six Layer Dinner is a comforting slow-cooked casserole that combines layers of seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and creamy soup for a hearty, homestyle meal. Perfect for busy days, it’s cooked low and slow to blend flavors and create a satisfying one-dish dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat

1 lb. ground beef

Seasonings

¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
¾ tsp. onion powder

Vegetables

1 cup white onion, sliced
1 cup celery, sliced
2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced
2 cups russet potatoes, thinly sliced

Condiments

10.50 oz. cream of celery soup (undiluted)
¾ cup milk

Instructions

Brown the meat: In a skillet over medium heat on the stovetop, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat thoroughly to prevent greasiness in the final dish.
Season the beef: Add salt, pepper, and onion powder to the browned beef and stir well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Layer the ingredients: In a slow cooker or covered casserole dish, layer the prepared ingredients starting with the seasoned ground beef. Then add the sliced onions, celery, carrots, and finally the thinly sliced potatoes on top.
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the undiluted cream of celery soup and milk until smooth and well combined.
Pour the sauce: Pour the soup and milk mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the dish to help bind and flavor the casserole while cooking.
Slow cook: Cover the dish with a lid and cook on LOW heat for 5 hours. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to retain moisture and ensure even cooking throughout.
Serve: After cooking is complete, serve the six-layer dinner hot and enjoy this hearty, flavorful Amish-inspired meal.

Notes

For a quicker version, you can brown beef and assemble layers the night before, then cook in the morning.
Do not mix the layers together; layering preserves texture and distinct flavors.
Keep the lid closed during cooking to maintain moisture and ensure proper cooking.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
You can substitute cream of mushroom soup for cream of celery for a different flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Amish, American

Keywords: Amish six layer dinner, slow cooker casserole, layered beef dinner, comfort food, layered casserole