Serve this hearty dish with homemade bread!

Southwestern Beef Barley Stew

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
1-3/4 cups water
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1 — 14-1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained

Directions

~In a large saucepan, cook the beef, celery, and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.

~Stir in the water, bouillon, chili powder, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes (or until barley is tender).

~Stir in tomatoes; heat through.