Pearl Barley Casserole

Pearl barley cooks up plump, moist, and savory with chicken broth, onion, celery, sliced mushrooms, and green bell pepper in this pearl barley casserole.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 291 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 ribs celery, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Melt butter in a 1 1/2-quart Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add celery; cook and stir until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in barley until coated with butter. Stir in mushrooms and bell pepper; season with salt and black pepper. Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cover Dutch oven.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until barley is nearly tender, about 30 minutes. Uncover Dutch oven; continue baking until most liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes more. Taste; adjust seasonings before serving.