Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped1 cup medium pearl barley1/2 cup slivered almonds or pine nuts1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef brothOptional: Additional parsley and green onions

Preparation

In a large skillet, saute the onion, barley and nuts in butter until barley is lightly browned. Stir in the parsley, green onions, salt and pepper.

Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Stir in broth. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until the barley is tender and the liquid is absorbed. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley and green onions.