1 tbsp cooking oil
2 lb beef short ribs
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
3 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 can whole tomatoes (28 oz.),
1 with liquid, chopped
2 tsp water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1/3 cup medium pearl barley
Directions
In a large dutch oven or kettle, heat oil over medium-high. Brown
beef. Add onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, water and bouillon;
bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until beef is
tender. Add barley; simmer another 50-60 minutes or until barley is
done. Yield: 10-12 servings. (3 1/2 qts.)
SOURCE: *Phyllis Utterback, Glendale, CA, Country Magazine,
Feb./Mar.93 POSTED BY: Jim Bodle 2/93
Servings: 12 servings
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Categories: Beef; Dutch Oven; Meat; Soup
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