Lemony Beef, Vegetables & Barley

Name: Lemony Beef, Vegetables & Barley
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb lean beef, ground; 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 (14 ounce) can ready-to-serve beef broth; 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas and carrots, defrosted; 1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated

Submitted by Dancer

"Lemony Beef, Vegetables & Barley One-pan cooking at its best! This flavorful barley-ground beef skillet is a perfect choice for week night family meals. Be sure to purchase quick-cooking barley - it cooks in 15 minutes."

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Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 lb lean beef, ground
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 (14 ounce) can ready-to-serve beef broth
¹⁄₂ cup quick-cooking barley
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas and carrots, defrosted
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated

directions

In large nonstick skillet, cook and stir ground beef, mushrooms, onion and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking beef up into 3/4 inch crumbles.
Pour off drippings.
Stir in broth, barley, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low.
Cover tightly; simmer 10 minutes.
Add peas and carrots; continue cooking 2 to 5 minutes or until barley is tender.
Stir in lemon peel.