Speedy Six Layer Family Dinner

by Registered Dietitian, Andrea Holwegner | Jan 24, 2014

This is a simple and kid friendly meal that is great to prepare the night before and place in a crock-pot or the oven for a busy day ahead.

Makes 8 servings

What you need:

1 lb. lean ground beef
2 cups potatoes, thinly sliced (with the skin)
2 cups carrots, sliced
1 cup celery, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cans (28 fl oz. each) stewed tomatoes, without added salt
Pepper and salt to taste

How you prepare:

Pan fry the ground beef until cooked.  In a casserole dish or crock pot layer potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, beef and tomatoes.  Sprinkle with pepper and salt to taste.

Bake at 300 degrees Farenheit for 2 hours or alternatively heat on low in your crock pot for 4 hours or more until done.

Per Serving:

Calories 250
Carbohydrates 25 g
Protein 20 g
Fat 8 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g

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