Dolly Parton's 5-Layer Dinner

 

Dolly Parton's 5-Layer Dinner

Comfort food done right from the Queen of Country.

Serves 6; 15 minutes to prepare, 2 hours cook time

Ingredients

• 3 large russet potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 lb lean ground beef, browned and crumbled
• 2 large onions, sliced and rings separated
• 2 large tomatoes, sliced OR 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 green bell peppers, chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Olive oil, as needed

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
2. Layer potatoes in bottom of baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Top with the ground beef, followed by the onions, then the tomatoes, and the bell peppers, seasoning with salt and pepper between each layer.
3. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2 hours.

 

 

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Sauerbraten (link only)

 

 

 

https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/sauerbraten-german-pot-roast-recipe/ 

 

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Leah Fisher "Never fail Pie Crust"

Leah Fisher "Never fail Pie Crust"

Ingredients:

3 cups flour

1 1/4 cups vegetable shortening (probably actually Crisco)

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons salt

1 tablespoon vinegar

1 egg

1/2 cup water

Directions:

Mix the flour shortening, sugar and salt with a pastry blender.  (Or use fork)

Beat the egg, add the water and vinegar and mix well.

Combine the two mixtures, a little at a time, until all the dry ingredients are moist.

Mold together with your hands.

(you can't handle very much, now or later.)

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Cj Cherryh Meatloaf

It's meatloaf tonight.  (7/5/20)

3 lbs ground beef 80% preferred
tsp each of black pepper
red chili flake
salt
heaping of dry basil
Cup and a half of corn flakes
two raw eggs
generous helping of catsup, mixed
4 small potatoes

Preparation:

put in casserole with 4 small potatoes and a dose of catsup atop at 350 lidded for about 2.5 hours, plus a last 15 minutes to 'finish' unlidded.

Served with dose of Heinz Chili Sauce (mild) atop...tastes like catsup with a little darkness to it.


https://www.facebook.com/cj.cherryh/posts/3183973084992273

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Jacobs Coat Salad

"Jacobs Coat Salad" 

20 oz frozen mixed vegetables, cooked, drained and cooled. 

Add: 

1/2 cup chopped celery, 

1/2 cup chopped onion, 

1/2 cup chopped green pepper 

1 can red kidney beans rinsed and drained. 

For the dressing:

1/2 cup cider vinegar, 

3/4 cup sugar,

2 tbls. flour, 

2 tsp. dry mustard.

salt and pepper to taste.

 Mix and cook until thicken. 

Cool slightly and add to veggie/ bean mixture. 

Refrigerate. 

Best made and cooled several hours or overnite before serving.

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Betty j Fiedler Theis stew recipe

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Meatballs

2 lbs  ground beef

1 lb. Italian sausage

2 eggs

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup Parmesan

1/4 cup Mozzarella

Both cheeses grated

Mix ingredients together and form into desired size balls.  

Bake on a new cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.  

Drain grease and serve.

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