Beef & Barley Veggie Bowl

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings. Macros above are per serving.

• 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef (90/10)
• 1 cup (200g) pearl barley
• 3 cups (720ml) low-sodium beef broth
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cups (140g) sliced mushrooms
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp Italian herbs
• 2 cups (60g) kale, chopped

Method

1. Brown beef in olive oil over medium-high, then remove and set aside.
2. Saute onion, carrots and mushrooms 5 min, add barley, herbs and broth.
3. Cover and simmer 30-35 min until barley is tender and liquid absorbed.
4. Stir beef and kale back in and cook 3 min until kale wilts.

Nutrition (per serving)

Meal-prep tip

🥡 Hearty grain bowl that keeps 5 days and freezes well; barley soaks up liquid so add broth when reheating.