Metric Jester's Beef, Barley and Onions

After playing around with steamed barley, I realized I didn't have to use just water to steam the barley. Now this may sound like a basic cooking technique to you, but to me it was a revelation in the form of a new recipe. I grabbed a bunch of ingredients I had around my house, put them on the counter and made this up in my head. I suggest you double up the recipe, cause this barely feeds me by myself it's so good!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  large onion, coarsely chopped
• 1  cup pot barley
• 1 (39 g) envelope  onion soup mix (makes 4 cups)
• 4  cups boiling water

Directions

1. Brown beef and onions together in dutch oven until onions are soft, season as desired (I like montreal steak spice)
2. Stir in barley, onion soup mix and boiling water.
3. bring to boil, then reduce and simmer for 30 minutes.