Recipe: Beef-Barley Stew (using ground beef, cooked in the oven)

BEEF-BARLEY STEW

1 pound extra lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups beef broth
2/3 cup uncooked barley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (14 1/2) ounce can tomatoes, canned
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, undrained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

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.

Makes 6 servings
Source: General Mills