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Barley Casserole

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Ingredients And Procedures

4 tb Butter

2 md Onions, chopped

1/2 lb Mushrooms, sliced

1 1/2 c Pearl barley

3 c Chicken or beef broth

1/4 ts Salt

1/4 ts Pepper

Garnish: chopped parsley Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in a large casserole. Saute onions 2 minutes over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute 5-7 minutes more. Add

barley. Cook until lightly browned. Add 2 cups of broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and bake 45 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup of broth. Return to oven and bake 30 minutes more. Garnish with chopped parsley. SOURCE: National Cooking Echo 04/19/90 Contributed to the echo by: Ellen Cleary

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