The Incredible Edible Amish Haystack Dinner Food

AMISH HAYSTACK DINNER

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, brown ground beef with taco seasoning over medium-high heat. Add Newman's Own Sockarooni Sauce; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, until most of liquid evaporates.
• Mix crushed crackers and tortilla chips in a bowl. Place ground-beef mixture, rice, and remaining ingredients in individual bowls.
• Allow guests to serve themselves, layering as follows: lettuce, crushed crackers/chips, meat mixture, rice, tomatoes, carrots, onions, olives, pepper, celery, cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, and Newman's Own Salsa.

AMISH HAYSTACK DINNER

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef with the taco seasoning in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the spaghetti sauce and simmer until the meat is cooked through and the liquid evaporates.
• Don't crush the saltines or tortilla chips too finely.
• Place all ingredients in individual serving bowls.
• Each person can make their own "haystack". The traditional order for layering is lettuce, crushed crackers and chips, meat mixture, rice, each of the veggies, cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, and salsa (plus Italian dressing if added).

HAWAIIAN HAYSTACK

Steps:

• Combine soup and broth to make gravy. Stir to blend. Add meat.
• Simmer 8 - 10 minutes to heat thoroughly.
• Serve buffet or family style, layering all ingredients.
• Some afficianados of the meal would consider it heresy if ingredients are layered in any manner other than:.
• Rice, noodles, meat & gravy, tomatoes, celery, green pepper, onion,pineapple, cheese, more meat & gravy, almonds, coconut, and pimiento. Assemble differently at your own risk.

AMISH HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• brown hamburger and add onions and salsa.
• Layer everything in large pans.

HAYSTACK SUPPER

Steps:

• Divide crackers between 2 ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top each with rice. , In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato juice, water and seasonings; simmer for 15-20 minutes. Spoon over rice., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. , Reduce heat; stir in Velveeta cheese until melted. Pour over beef mixture. Top with lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and olives. Serve with chips. Refrigerate any leftovers.