Barley Chili

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Marv Salter

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 25, 2022

"A friend gave me this recipe using wheat, which I replaced with barley," notes Marv Salter of West Hills, California. The barley makes this dish a hearty meal for a chilly day.

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Barley Chili

Yield:3 cups
Prep:20 min
Cook:1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/3 cup medium pearl barley
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until barley is tender.