Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef
2 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
3/4 cup barley
1 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
In a large skillet brown the first 5 ingredients together until meat is done-do not drain.
Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet, mix well and simmer on low until done, around 30 minutes.
You may need to add quite a bit of water if the casserole is drying out, depending on the barley used, and the altitude you live at.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 50 min.