Casserole Lid
Layered Casserole Dinner, easy, economical and suitable for diabetics, too!
With grocery prices rising, with everything else it seems, we are all looking for ways to feed our families without breaking our budgets. This menu is a great meal for feeding families economically and yet healthy. Layered casserole dinner using ground beef and combines five vegetables and dairy products all in one inexpensive flat. Add gelatin mold fruit and you have a family meal in two dishes.
LAYERED CASSEROLE DINNER
1 lb. lean ground beef
4 med red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 large onion, sliced
Bell pepper 1 med green, sliced
1 can (15-16 oz) diced Italian-style tomatoes, undrained
1 / 4 c. black pepper
1 / 8 teaspoon basil
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese low fat
Crumble ground beef a large skillet and cook until all pink is deleted. Drain. In a large pot, layer ingredients in order listed above, omitting the cheese. Cover and Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake 5 minutes more.
GELATIN FRUIT MOLD
2 1 / 2 cups boiling water
1 large box sugar-free flavored gelatin strawberry
1 / 2 cup fresh, pure orange juice mixed with 1 / 2 cup cold water
1 can (8 oz pineapple chunks) in their own juice, drained
1 can (11 oz mandarin), drained
1 / 2 cup chopped pecans
In a large bowl, pour the gelatin powder and add boiling water. Incorporate at least 3 minutes to be sure that all gelatin is completely dissolved. Embed cold juice / water mixture. Refrigerate about 1 1 / 2 hours or until thick enough that a spoon drawn through the gelatin leave an impression. Stir fruit and nuts. Pour into 6 cup mold that has been sprayed with no stick cooking. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or until firm. Unmold.
Note: Do not use the new pineapple gelatin will not set.
Enjoy!
About the Author
For more of Linda’s diabetic friendly recipes and writings, visit her website at http://diabeticenjoyingfood.squarespace.com
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