Barley Burger Stew for 2

Submitted by Kizzikate

"Barley is nutricious, and adds depth to this simple stew. From Taste of Home annual cookbook, 2001."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb lean ground beef
• 1⁄4 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup chopped celery
• 2 1⁄4 cups tomato juice
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup medium pearl barley
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. In saucepan, cook beef, onion, and celery until no longer pink; drain.
2. Stir in tomato juice, water, barley, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 50-60 minutes or until barley is tender.

Reviews

[ConvivialJen]

I have made this a few times and double it to make plenty of leftovers. I usually substitute 2 cans tomato sauce and 1 can of diced tomatoes for the tomato juice. I add water to thin it out to the 4 1/2 cups liquid. I also add a few tablespoons Worcestershire sauce. We both love it!

 

[Jennifer S.]

I was worried this would be too tomatoey for my liking, but it was delicious! I did make a few additions to use up some items in the fridge. Instead of 1/2 cup water I used the remains of a box of beef broth (about a cup) and about a tablespoon of tomato paste. I also added in a carrot that was on its last legs, a splash of Worchestershire sauce per another review, and a cup of already cooked barley that was in the fridge. I cooked the beef, onion, celery, and carrot per recipe instructions - oh, and I added about a tsp of jarred garlic once that was cooked and drained. Added in all the liquids and seasonings, then let it simmer for 50 minutes. After 30 minutes I added in the already cooked barley. Once heated through, this was a fantastic consistency and made 2 generous servings for my husband and I (if we'd had a salad or something on the side we'd have another serving left for lunch). I will absolutely make this again. It came together so easily and is very adaptable to what you have on hand.

 

[Chef shapeweaver]

I made this on 1/19/09, for mine and SO's dinner.Since we don't like celery, it was left out and 1/2 teaspoon celery powder was used instead.If this is made again, I'm going to add more barley and less tomato juice. But the stew was very good. Thanks for posting and,"Keep Smiling :)"

 

[mickie49]

WOW!!!! This is a great meal! And talk about easy and soooooo inexpensive!!!! Great stuff--great meal! Next time I'll be doubling this recipe so there will be plenty for lunches too! Thanks so much for posting this!

 

[Annacia]

The serving size is generous, we have enough for 4 single servings, and it oh so easy to make. I had tomato sauce in the freezer left from something else which I added water to and it was a terrific stand in for tomato juice. I put it together at about 10:30 am and just left it on my warming burner all day. It was very cold and rainy today and this really hit the spot (even DH loved it). It's simple and hearty.