BEEF BARLEY STEW

By á-11947

THIS IS A DELICIOUS COMFORT FOOD FOR A COOL DAY

Ingredients

• 1 POUND EXTRA LEAN GROUND BEEF
• 1/2 CUP CHOPPED ONION
• 2 CUPS BEEF BROTH
• 2/3 CUP UNCOOKED BARLEY
• 2 TEASPOONS CHOPPED FRESH OR 1/2 TEASPOON DRIED OREGANO
• 1/4 TEASPOON SALT
• 1/4 TEASPOON PEPPER
• 1 14oz CAN WHOLE TOMATOES, UNDRAINED
• 1 CAN (8)OZ. SLICED WATER CHESTNUTS, UNDRAINED
• 1 PACKAGE (10OZ) FROZEN MIXED VEGETABLES

Preparation

Step 1

HEAT OVEN TO 350. SPRAY 10 INCH NON STICK SKILLET WITH COOKING SPRAY. COOK GROUND BEEF AND ONION OVER MEDIUM HEAT, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY UNTIL BEEF IS BROWN;DRAIN. MIX BEEF MIXTURE AND REMAINING INGREDIENTS EXCEPT FROZEN MIXED VEGETABLES IN 3 QUART CASSEROLE;BREAK UP TOMATOES. COVER AND BAKE 30 MINUTES. STIR IN VEGETABLES. COVER AND BAKE 30-40 MINUTES LONGER UNTIL BARLEY IS DONE.