Beef, Barley and Veggies

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Apr. 05, 2024
Submitted to Our Ohio magazine by Corinne Rickabaugh, Shreve

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
8 oz. sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 (15 oz) can beef broth
1/2 cup quick cooking barley
1/2 ts. salt - I omitted
1/4 ts. pepper
1 cup frozen peas*
1 cup thin sliced carrots
1 ts. grated lemon peel, fresh or frozen

Directions

In a large skillet, brown together beef, mushrooms, onions and garlic. Drain off drippings. Stir in broth, barley, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Add peas and carrots; continue to cook about 10 minutes until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in lemon peel. Makes 4 servings