Classic Beef & Barley
Yield
1 batchPrep
30 minCook
1 hrsReady
2 hrsTrans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⅔ | cup |
pearl barley
|
|
| 1 ½ | pounds |
ground beef
or stew meat, diced |
|
| 1 | medium |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced |
|
| 4 | each |
carrots
|
|
| 3 | ribs |
celery
diced |
*
|
| 1 | can |
tomatoes
|
*
|
| 3 cans | ounces |
beef stock
|
|
| 2 | cups |
water
|
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
parsley leaves
minced |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | can |
tomato soup
opt |
|
| 1 | x |
croutons
parmesan, for garnish |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | ml |
pearl barley
|
|
| 680.4 | g |
ground beef
or stew meat, diced |
|
| 1 | medium |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced |
|
| 4 | each |
carrots
|
|
| 3 | ribs |
celery
diced |
*
|
| 1 | can |
tomatoes
|
*
|
|
beef stock
|
|
||
| 473 | ml |
water
|
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 59 | ml |
parsley leaves
minced |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | can |
tomato soup
opt |
|
| 1 | x |
croutons
parmesan, for garnish |
*
|
Directions
Brown beef onion and garlic in Dutch oven or heavy kettle until meat is no longer pink.
Add barley and remaining ingredients, except croutons.
Cover and cook simmering 1½ to 2 hours.
Serve with garnish of Toasted Parmesan Croutons and additional minced parsley.
To Toast Croutons: Drizzle croutons with melted butter or margarine and toss with grated Parmesan cheese. Spread on baking sheet and toast in 400 degree F. oven until golden.
