• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 med sweet onion, diced
• 1 med green pepper, chopped
• 1 heaping teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 3/4 cup quick cooking barley (for reg. barley, add 10 min to cooking time)
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1. Saute first 5 ingredients, stirring frequently until meat and veg are done.
2. Add beef broth, tomatoes and barley and stir well.
3. Cover, bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 min. stirring often.
4. Add parsley during last 15 minutes of cooking.
5. Remove from heat, stir and serve in bowls

1995 New York State Beef Cook-Off Second Place Winner - Grace Hanusin