Ingredients
- 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2/3 cup uncooked barley
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- OR
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes -- undrained
- 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts -- undrained
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
Directions
Heat oven to 350º. 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.