Barley Beef Stew

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1-1/2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion (about
1 large)
1 cup sliced celery (about
2 medium stalks)
1 cup uncooked pearl barley
2-1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon chile powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes,
undrained

Instructions:

Cook ground beef, onion and celery in nonstick Dutch oven, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients; break up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 1 hour or until barley is done and stew is desired consistency. 6 servings