Beef And Barley Skillet Dinner Food

BEEF BARLEY SKILLET

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This versatile dish goes together fast since it's made with quick-cooking barley. You can make it with ground turkey or chicken, and any color bell pepper that you have on hand. -Irene Tetreault, South Hadley, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups water
3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Chopped parsley, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, celery and green pepper over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until barley is tender, 5-10 minutes. If desired, top with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEEF AND BARLEY

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I'm not sure where the recipe originated for this country-style dish, but I have had it for years and rely on it when I'm hosting a meal for several people. -Linda Ronk, Melbourne, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1 can (15 ounces) diced carrots, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 10-12 minutes, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add to a 3-qt. slow cooker. In same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add barley; cook and stir until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Add to slow cooker. Stir in the next 10 ingredients. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and cheese. , Cover and cook on high until heated through and barley is tender, 4 hours. Discard bay leaf before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 990mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

BEEF BARLEY SKILLET

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Make and share this Beef Barley Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup chili sauce
2 cups canned tomatoes, broken up
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup quick-cooking barley

Steps:

Saute in skillet first four ingredients.
Drain off excess fat and stir in remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook about 35 minutes for quick cooking barley or 1 hour for pearl barley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.5, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 958.6, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 6.1, Protein 14.8

SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND BARLEY

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds boneless beef chuck (in one piece)
1 cup pearl barley
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered
4 stalks celery, quartered
6 medium carrots, quartered
2 medium leeks, sliced (white and light green parts only)
1 sprig thyme
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Horseradish, for serving (optional)

Steps:

Combine the beef, barley, mushrooms, celery, carrots, leeks, thyme, beef broth and soy sauce in a slow cooker. Add 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and cook on low, undisturbed, 8 hours. Uncover and skim off any excess fat. Transfer the beef to a cutting board, let cool slightly and slice or shred by hand into bite-size pieces. Thin the vegetable-barley mixture in the slow cooker with some water, if desired. Divide among shallow bowls and top with the beef. Serve with horseradish, if desired.
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

HEARTY BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP

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This hearty beef and barley soup is a favorite menu item in our house throughout the year. Everyone savors the flavor. -Elizabeth Kendall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 2h10m

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 cups water
1/3 cup medium pearl barley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef on all sides; drain. Stir in broth, water, barley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add carrots, celery, onion and parsley; cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes. Stir in peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges