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Southwestern Beef Barley Stew

Name: Southwestern Beef Barley Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/2 cup sliced celery; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1-3/4 cups water; 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules; 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

12 reviews

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

3 servings

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023

Hearty and easy to fix, this thick stew has a comforting, chili-like flavor. It's my best barley recipe. I'm sure you'll agree that it's a tasty dish. —Lisa Kolenich, Regina, Saskatchewan

Southwestern Beef Barley Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
1-3/4 cups water
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking meat into crumbles; drain.

Stir in the water, bouillon, chili powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until barley is tender. Stir in tomatoes; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 269 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 456mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.

Southwestern Beef Barley Stew

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