Pearl Barley Casserole

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Melt butter in a 1 1/2-quart Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium heat and cook onion until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Add celery and cook until starting to soften, stirring often, about 5 more minutes.

4. 4

   Mix barley into the vegetables and stir until coated with butter.

5. 5

   Fold mushrooms and green pepper into barley mixture; season to taste with salt and black pepper.

6. 6

   Pour chicken broth into barley mixture and bring to a boil; cover casserole dish.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven until barley is nearly tender, about 30 minutes; uncover casserole dish and bake barley until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 more minutes.

8. 8

   Adjust salt and black pepper before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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