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Beef and Barley

Name: Beef and Barley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup quick-cooking barley; 1 can (15 ounces) diced carrots, undrained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1/2 cup water; 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup soft bread crumbs; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; Minced fresh parsley, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 4 hours

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Feb. 15, 2022

I like to serve this to company. I'm not sure where the recipe originated for this country-style dish, but I have had it for years and rely on it when I'm hosting a meal for a group. —Linda Ronk, Melbourne, Florida

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Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1 can (15 ounces) diced carrots, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 10-12 minutes; crumble beef; drain. Add to a 3-qt. slow cooker. In same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add barley; cook and stir until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Add to slow cooker. Stir in the next 10 ingredients. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and cheese.
Cover and cook on high until heated through and barley is tender, about 4 hours. Discard bay leaf before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 409 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 990mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 28g protein.

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