Barley Casserole

AmericanVegetarianIntermediate90 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 each box Pearled Barley - uncooked
  • 3 each Tbsp. Oleo
  • 1 each - 15 oz. can mushrooms, pieces & stems or sliced - drain with

Instructions

  1. 1

    liquid going into a large measuring cup 1 small onion diced - or equivalent dried onion flakes 1 can Cream of Celery soup 1 Beef bouillion cube 2 Tblsp. dried Parsley Flakes Salt & Pepper Melt oleo and lightly brown uncooked barley in large frying pan.

  2. 2

    Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Place bouillion cube in a cup and add just enough HOT water to dissolve the cube - set aside.

  4. 4

    To the browned barley - add all the ingredients above EXCEPT for the mushroom liquid.

  5. 5

    This includes the dissolved bouillion cube as well.

  6. 6

    Pour into a greased, 2-1/2 to 3 qt. casserole dish.

  7. 7

    Add water to the mushroom liquid to equal 4 cups.

  8. 8

    Add to the barley mixture, stir gently, cover.

  9. 9

    Bake: 350 degrees for 90 minutes - stirring once halfway through baking time.

  10. 10

    During baking if becomes too dry, add a little water.

  11. 11

    End results should be like cooked rice - moist but not dry or watery.

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