Serves: 6
Total Calories: 217

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups beef broth
2/3 cup uncooked barley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) whole tomato, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnut, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables

1. Heat oven to 350°. Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook beef and onion in skillet over medium heat 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown drain.

2. Mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients except frozen vegetables in ungreased 3-quart casserole, breaking up tomatoes.

3. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Stir in frozen vegetables. Cover and bake 30 to 40 minutes longer or until barley is tender.

A NOTE from DR. GHOSH
This stew is a great meal that you can store for leftovers for when you don't feel like cooking. Remember to refrigerate all leftovers right after eating because doing so will lengthen the time that the foods can be stored.

"Good food is especially warming and nurturing to the soul. At a time when control of my life seems an issue, being able to select and prepare tasty meals gives me a sense of control over my life." -MARY W.

NUTRITION FACTS: High in iron, vitamins A and C and potassium excellent source of fiber
1 Serving: Calories 250 (Calories from Fat 80) Fat 9g (Saturated 3g) Cholesterol 45mg Sodium 610mg Potassium 630mg Carbohydrate 29g (Dietary Fiber 7g) Protein 20g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 32% Vitamin C 24% Calcium 6% Iron 18% Folic Acid 10% Magnesium 12% DIET EXCHANGES: 1 Starch, 1 1/2 Lean Meat, 3 Vegetable

Helpful For These Side Effects: (c)

From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 6
Total Calories: 217
Calories from Fat: 37

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