Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 large)
• 1 cup sliced celery (about 2 medium stalks)
• 1 cup uncooked pearl barley
• 2-1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon chile powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained

Instructions:
Cook ground beef, onion and celery in nonstick Dutch oven, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients; break up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 1 hour or until barley is done and stew is desired consistency.
6 servings

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