Barley Beef Stew

By Janes_kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 LBS extra-lean grd. beef
• 1 C chopped onion (abt 1 large)
• 1 C sliced celery (abt 2 med stalks)
• 1 C uncooked pearl barley
• 2 1/2 C water
• 1 TBL chile powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp peppr
• 1 (28-oz) can tomatoes, undrained

Preparation

Step 1

cook ground beef, onion & celery in
nonstick dutch oven, stirring
frequently, until beef is brown
drain

stir in remaining ingredients
break up tomatoes
heat to boiling
reduce heat
cover & simmer abt. 1 hr or until barley
is done & stew is desired consistency