711 Kirkwood's Barley Casserole

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 3/4 cup barley
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet brown the first 5 ingredients together until meat is done-do not drain.
• 2 add the remaining ingredients to the skillet, mix well and simmer on low until done, around 30 minutes.
• 3 you may need to add quite a bit of water if the casserole is drying out, depending on the barley used, and the altitude you live at.