I made a casserole in the crockpot last night. It’s a recipe from my mom. Very easy. And the crockpot makes it even easier.
7 Layer Dinner
4 cups sliced potatoes (I used 2 medium red potatoes)
1 large onion, chopped (adjust to your taste…we don’t use this much)
3 cups carrots, sliced
1/3 cup rice (I skipped the rice this time…rice and potatoes is too much starch for me)
1 can peas and juice (I just put in some frozen peas)
1 lb. hamburger (could use 1 1/2 lbs.)
1 can tomato soup (I use homemade)
1 can water
Place all ingredients in greased casserole in order listed. Season with salt and pepper as you layer. Cover. Bake at 350 for about 1 1/2 hours.
*You may need to remove the cover 1/2 way through to get rid of some of the liquid. You can also cut down on the water…I find it’s a little liquidy with that much. And you should reduce the water if you skip the rice.
*I put it all in the crockpot. I added some peppers and frozen corn after the carrots. I cooked it on low for about 9 hours. It could have been done after 6 hours. Or it could have gone longer. I think I’ll skip the water all together the next time I make it in the crockpot. I only did a half can, but it still had plenty of liquid from the veggies and meat as they cooked.
Do you put the meat in un-cooked?
I do it with uncooked meat.
OH MY! I was so shocked to see this recipe. This was my mom’s favorite casserole dish over 50 years ago!! (with just a few tweeks). Her peas and carrots were one layer.
I love the crock pot option and might just make it again after all these years. 🙂
Six-Layer Dinner (My Mom’s recipe)
Layer in order in greased casserole:
1. 4 cups sliced poataoes – sprinkle with salt and pepper
2. ½ cup uncooked rice.
3. ¾ lb lean ground beef. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
4. Layer of Onion slices
5. 2 cups peas and carrots mixed
Fill dish ½ full of water. Spread undiluted tomato soup over the top. Bake at 375° – 1 hour.
For any skeptical people…this is an awesome dish. 🙂
Thanks!
I’m sure it’s an old classic for many people, April! It sure is good. We make it often. I use whatever vegetables we have on hand.
Thanks for posting in your meal plans! I prepped this for the guys for tonight’s dinner while B and I got out to dinner and a show at the Whiting with some friends!
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I hadn’t made it in forever. I forgot how much my family enjoys it. Hope the boys liked it!