Toasted Barley With Minced Meat Recipes

24 BEST WAYS TO COOK WITH BARLEY (+ RECIPE COLLECTION)

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TOASTED BARLEY SOUP WITH SWEDISH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium low, heat the oil. Add the barley and stir until it is lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
• Add the broth, carrots, zucchini, meatballs, dill and water. Bring the soup to a simmer, cover the pot and cook over medium-low until the barley is tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper. Serve each bowl of soup topped with a tablespoon of sour cream.

TOASTED BARLEY WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Toast the barley - shaking the pan occasionally so it doesn't burn.
• Add the barley to the water.
• Add the bouillion and boil for 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, saute the mushrooms, scallions, and garlic for 3-5 minutes.
• Drain the barley.
• Add barley to mushrooms and season with salt, thyme, and pepper to taste.
• Cook an additional 2-3 minutes.

HEARTY BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef on all sides; drain. Stir in broth, water, barley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add carrots, celery, onion and parsley; cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes. Stir in peas; heat through.

BEEF BARLEY SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, celery and green pepper over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until barley is tender, 5-10 minutes. If desired, top with chopped parsley.

TOASTED BARLEY WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• 1. Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan. Add the barley and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the barley smells toasty, about 5 minutes.
• 2. Add the lemon zest, 3 sprigs thyme, and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. When most of the water is absorbed, add the chopped parsley.
• 3. Remove the stems of shiitake mushrooms and discard. Slice the mushrooms into 1/4-inch wide strips. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Add the onions and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and the remaining 3 sprigs thyme and continue to cook until brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
• 4. Spoon the barley into warm bowls and top with the mushrooms. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the top. Garnish with parsley leaves and serve hot.

GROUND BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes or until barley is tender. Discard bay leaf.

BARLEY BEEF SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the broth, tomato sauce and water; bring to a boil. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until barley is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

TOASTED BARLEY WITH MINCED MEAT

Steps:

• Put 1 tablespoon butter or oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. When butter melts or oil is hot, add meat in bits, breaking it up with your fingers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until meat browns, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately add remaining butter or oil, along with barley, to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until barley is toasted and lightly browned, at least 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle barley with salt and pepper and stir in sage and saffron, if using. Add chicken stock all at once, stir a couple of times, and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and cover. Cook about 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and barley is tender. Mixture should still be moist, but there should not be any liquid visible. Stir in reserved meat, taste and adjust seasoning, garnish, and serve.