Classic Beef and Barley

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Classic Beef and Barley

Recipe By : Wheat Life March 1996
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups & Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2/3 cup pearl barley
1 1/2 pounds ground beef/or diced stew meat
1 medium 8 oz onion chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
4 carrots
3 ribs celery -- diced
1 can 28 oz tomatoes
3 cans 10 1/2 oz beef consume
2 cups water
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup parsley -- minced
Salt and pepper -- to taste
1 can tomato soup -- optional
Parmesan croutons for garnish

Brown beef onion and garlic in Dutch oven or heavy kettle until meat is
no longer pink. Add barley and remaining ingredients, except croutons.
Cover and cook simmering 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Serve with garnish of Toasted
Parmesan Croutons. and additional minced parsley. Makes 6-8 servings.

To Toast. Croutons: Drizzle croutons with melted butter or margarine and
toss with grated Parmesan cheese. Spread on baking sheet and toast in
400 degree F. oven until golden.

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