Bean Barley Chili Recipes

KIDNEY BEAN AND BARLEY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a dutch oven or a large pot until hot over medium heat. Add the garlic, stirring constantly, and cook the garlic until browned. Stir in the onion and celery, and cook for about 3 minutes until the onions become softened. Stir in the carrots and mushrooms, and cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables become tender and the moisture from the mushrooms has been evaporated. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano leaves and red chili pepper, and mix until well combined. Cook for another 5 to 8 minutes until most of the liquid is evaporated, the vegetables start to be browned, and the bottom of the pot start to appear brown spots. Pour in the salsa and tomato sauce, stirring well, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low or low and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often. Stir in the barley and beans, and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes, until heated through. Season with salt, black pepper and cider vinegar. Serve hot.

BEAN AND BARLEY CHILI

Steps:

• 1 In a 4-quart pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering
• 2 Stir in the green peppers, onion, bay leaves and ½ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is lightly browned, about 10 minutes
• 3 Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds
• 4 Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, to toast the spices for about 1 minute
• 5 Pour in the beer and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze
• 6 Cook for about 2 minutes, then stir in the vegetable broth and barley
• 7 Partially cover the pot, leaving the lid slightly ajar to let steam escape, and bring the chili to a gentle boil, reducing the heat if necessary to keep it from boiling too vigorously
• 8 Boil until the barley is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes
• 9 Add the tomatoes and beans
• 10 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot again with the lid slightly ajar
• 11 Cook, stirring occasionally, until the barley is tender and the chili is thick, 20 to 30 minutes
• 12 Add a little water, if necessary, to thin out the chili to your liking
• 13 Stir in the lime juice and agave, if using, then taste and season with more salt, if needed
• 14 Remove the bay leaves, if you can find them
• 15 Serve hot, with your choice of accompaniments

MEXICAN BEAN 'N' BARLEY CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Stir in peppers; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until tender. , Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until barley is tender.

BEEF AND BARLEY CHILI

Steps:

• In a large pot, cook the beef and onion in a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat for 5-8 minutes, breaking up with a spoon, until the onions are soft and the meat is no longer pink. Add the peppers and garlic and cook for a few more minutes, until soft.
• Add all other ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low, cover and cook for about an hour, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thick.
• Serve immediately or cool, then refrigerate for a day or two until ready to enjoy.

BARLEY BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Cook barley according to package directions; drain. In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil for 5 minutes. Add barley and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

CHICKEN, BEANS, AND BARLEY SLOW COOKER CHILI

Steps:

• Mix water, chicken stock, salsa, barley, chili powder, cumin, and garlic together in a slow cooker.
• Cook on High until the liquid is bubbling, 5 to 10 minutes. Switch slow cooker to Low and continue to cook until the barley is tender, about 20 minutes more.
• Stir chicken, black beans, and white beans into the mixture in the slow cooker. Switch slow cooker to High again until the liquid is bubbling. Cook on Low until the beans are softened, about 5 minutes.

BEAN AND BARLEY CHILI WITH CILANTRO SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in barley, tomatoes, water, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 30 minutes.
• Stir in beans and salsa. Cook about 30 minutes longer or until barley is tender.
• In small bowl, mix sour cream and cilantro until blended. Serve chili topped with cilantro sour cream.