Low Fat Beef Barley Stew Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound extra-lean ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1

1 medium )

2 cups beef broth

2/3 cup uncooked barley

2 teaspoons chopped fresh or

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 can whole tomatoes (16 ounces)

undrained

1 can sliced water (8 ounces)

chestnuts, undrained

1 package frozen (10 ounces)

mixed vegetables

Method

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray.

Cook ground beef and onion in skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.

Mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients except frozen mixed vegetables in 3-quart casserole; break up tomatoes.

Cover and bake 30 minutes.

Stir in mixed vegetables.

Cover and bake 30 to 40 minutes longer or until barley is done.

6 SERVINGS (ABOUT 1-1/3 CUPS EACH).

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