Meat Stew With Barley

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt & pepper
• 1/2 lb boneless beef stew meat or 1/2 lb lamb, cut into small pieces
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil over medium heat in a large pot. then sprinkle the meat with salt & pepper. saute both the onion & beef (or lamb) for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. stir in the parsley & cinnamon.
• 2 next add in the water, tomato paste, salt & pepper. bring to a boil then reduce the heat & simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
• 3 add the barley & cook for 40-45 minutes or until the barley is tender. stir the lemon juice & serve hot.