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Amish Six Layer Dinner

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Amish Six Layer Dinner is a hearty comfort food dish made with layers of seasoned ground beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and a creamy soup-based sauce, cooked until tender and rich in homestyle flavor.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3–5 hours (slow cooker) or ~35 minutes (Instant Pot)
  • Total Time: About 1 hour (Instant Pot) or up to 5 hours (slow cooker)
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking / Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: American (Amish-inspired)
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of celery or mushroom soup

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet or Instant Pot using sauté mode.
  2. Add onion and celery and cook until softened, then drain excess grease.
  3. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Stir in beef broth and scrape any browned bits.
  5. Layer sliced potatoes over the beef mixture.
  6. Add carrots on top of potatoes.
  7. Spoon cream soup evenly over vegetables.
  8. For Instant Pot: seal and cook on high pressure for 2 minutes, then quick release.
  9. For slow cooker: cook on low for 3–5 hours until vegetables are tender.
  10. Stir gently and serve warm.

Notes

  • Slice potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
  • Do not overcook in Instant Pot to avoid mushy vegetables.
  • Add cheese for extra richness if desired.
  • Frozen peas or corn can be added near the end of cooking.
  • Let dish rest briefly before serving to allow flavors to settle.

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