Beef and Barley Chili Recipe

January 26, 2015

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I have always loved chili, especially during the winter. Below is my recipe for making some delicious beef and barley chili that is made with pinto beans, ground beef, garlic, onion, bell pepper, carrots, jalapeño, salsa, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, cumin and paprika. This is a great one pot meal that your whole family will love.

1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons of jalapeño chilies, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 3/4 pounds of ground beef
3 tablespoons of chili powder
1 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon of sweet paprika
3 cups of hot chunky salsa
3/4 cup of tomato sauce
3/4 cup of pearl barley
1 (14 oz.) can of beef broth
2 (15 oz.) cans of pinto beans, drained

To begin this recipe you will want to take a Dutch oven and add your oil into it. Then place your Dutch oven over a medium high heat. You will want to add in your onions, bell peppers and carrots when...
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Nutritions

Calories
690

Sodium
564mg
23% DV

Fat
22g
34% DV

Protein
44g
89% DV

Carbs
71g
24% DV

Fiber
20g
80% DV