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Barley Chili

Name: Barley Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 3 cups.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 small onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 cups water; 1/3 cup medium pearl barley; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1-1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour

Makes

3 cups

Updated: Sep. 25, 2022

"A friend gave me this recipe using wheat, which I replaced with barley," notes Marv Salter of West Hills, California. The barley makes this dish a hearty meal for a chilly day.

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Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups water
1/3 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 239 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 599mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 19g protein.

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