Sensational Six-Layer Dinner

Great meal...James was a huge fan of the main dish but not the side because he said he doesn't like cold foods but I thought the side was pretty unique and yummy!  I've added in my comments/suggestions that I will incorporate next time so that it will be perfect!

Sensational Six-Layer Dinner

Time:1 hour

Ingredients:

• 2-3 medium sliced potatoes (less is more...)
• 2 C sliced carrots
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 C sliced onion (I used more b/c I LOVE onions)
• 1 lb browned & drained ground beef (next time I'm using 2lbs or halving the rest of the recipe)
• 1.5 C green beans (I used frozen)
• 1 can favorite cream soup (I'll use two next time and pre-mix it with the beef and green beans)

1. Lightly oil or spray baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Layer ingredients in order given.  Cover.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until tender.
4. Uncover and bake for 15 more minutes.

Bean Salad

Time: Overnight refrigeration (or make in the morning to serve at night)

Ingredients:

• 1 (15oz) can kidney beans
• 1 (15oz) can garbanzo beans
• 1 (15oz) can wax beans
• 1 (15oz) can cut green beans
• 1 C diced celery
• 1 C diced green pepper
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 C sugar
• 1/4 C oil
• 1/4 C vinegar

1. Combine all ingredients and stir gently.  Refrigerate for at least a couple hours before serving, overnight is the best.