Best 8 Chili With Barley Recipes

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**Chili with Barley: A Hearty and Flavorful One-Pot Meal**

Indulge in the comforting goodness of chili with barley, a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal that is perfect for chilly days. This classic dish combines tender chunks of beef or turkey, wholesome barley, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a rich, aromatic broth infused with a blend of spices. Savor the deep flavors of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic as they meld together to create a satisfying and satisfying meal. With three variations to choose from, including a vegetarian option, this versatile recipe offers something for everyone. Whether you prefer a traditional beef chili, a leaner turkey chili, or a meatless chili packed with hearty vegetables, this recipe has you covered. So, gather your ingredients, let's embark on a culinary journey, and create a pot of chili with barley that will warm your soul and fill your belly with satisfaction.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BARLEY CHILI



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"A friend gave me this recipe using wheat, which I replaced with barley," notes Marv Salter of West Hills, California. The barley makes this dish a hearty meal for a chilly day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups water
1/3 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

MEXICAN BEAN 'N' BARLEY CHILI



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Chili powder adds just the right amount of "heat" to this filling, fast and fabulous vegetarian meal idea from Lana Day in Bloomington, Indiana. It's one easy, cold-weather recipe the whole family will warm to...and it feeds a bunch!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 each medium green and sweet red pepper, chopped
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
2 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Stir in peppers; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until tender. , Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 836mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN BARLEY CHILI



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I found this great recipe on the back of my box of Quaker Quick Barley. It goes together quickly and has a wonderful taste. It's healthy too!

Provided by Sherri35

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 1 cup, 11 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, diced, undrained (you can use seasoned tomatoes)
1 (16 ounce) jar of your favorite salsa
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fat free chicken broth (I like to use the reduced sodium)
1 cup quick-cooking barley
3 cups water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn or 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn mixed with chopped peppers, undrained
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cooked and diced (3 cups)
cheddar cheese (optional)
reduced-fat sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine first 7 ingredients (tomatoes through cumin).
  • Over high heat bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add beans, corn and chicken; increase heat to high until chili comes to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until barley is tender.
  • If upon standing the chili becomes too thick, add more chicken broth or water until chili is desired consistency.
  • If desired, top each bowl of chili with a little shredded cheddar and a dollop of sour cream.

VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH BARLEY



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So so yummy vegetarian chili, with all the spicy and non of the meaty. For some extra chewyness that is associated with meat- I added the barley. It's something I made up on the fly and was really good!

Provided by Skitz

Categories     Grains

Time 45m

Yield 8 big bowls, about 3 cups each, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (8 ounce) cans kidney beans
1 (8 ounce) can black beans
1 green bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoons dried onion
1 minced garlic clove
1 teaspoon cajun spices
2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages low-sodium chili seasoning mix
1 cup barley

Steps:

  • Chop all peppers, garlic. Add all ingredients to a large stock pot over med-low heat. Cook about 30 min or until barley is tender. Stir occasionally to keep beans from sticking to the bottom. Cook slowly as barley needs time to soak up juices. If it gets too thick, add a bit of water to achieve desired consistency. Enjoy!

BEEF AND BARLEY CHILI



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The barley adds a nice touch to this chili and allows you to stretch your beef farther. It absorbs flavours and adds a nutty chewiness while adding fibre. Try to use products with low or no salt. This healthy recipe is from Alberta Health Services. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb lean or extra lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small red or yellow pepper, chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (diced, whole or stewed)
2 cups cooked red kidney beans or 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can baked beans
1 cup salsa
1 cup broth (beef, chicken or vegetable) or 1 cup tomato juice
1/2 cup pearl or pot barley (pot barley takes longer to cook)
2 -4 tablespoons chili powder, to taste
1 tablespoon cocoa (optional)
pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook the beef and onion in a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat for 5-8 minutes, breaking up with a spoon, until the onions are soft and the meat is no longer pink. Add the peppers and garlic and cook for a few more minutes, until soft.
  • Add all other ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low, cover and cook for about an hour, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thick.
  • Serve immediately or cool, then refrigerate for a day or two until ready to enjoy.

BARLEY CHICKEN CHILI



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I was looking for a new recipe for chicken when I discovered a dish I thought my husband might like. After making a few changes and additions to fit our preferences, I had this zesty chili simmering on the stovetop. It was great! Leftovers store well in the freezer.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
2-1/4 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups cubed cooked chicken

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add the water, tomato sauce, broth, tomatoes, barley, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add chicken. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes longer or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN AND BARLEY CHILI



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I found this recipe on the back of a box of barley and thought it was a winner. I've tweaked it a bit, naturally, and expect you to do the same. (Recipes are like the pirate code, right? "Mostly guidelines")

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups water
1/2 cup barley
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies (or fresh if you've got them)
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
1/2-1 teaspoon oregano
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
salt (add to taste) (optional)

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt saucepan or Dutch oven, cook onion and garlic in oil till onion is tender.
  • Add remaining ingredients except chicken.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water or stock if it seems too thick.
  • Add cooked chicken; continue simmering 5-10 minutes till chicken is heated through and barley is tender.
  • Taste to adjust seasonings - I'm sure I add more chili powder and cumin than this calls for, maybe a touch of oregano.
  • Salt is up to you - always easier to add it at the end than start with too much.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.3, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 250.4, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 21

BARLEY BEAN CHILI



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Most folks have heard of barley soup, but this barley chili takes them by surprise. My variation features a delectable combination of beans and seasonings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Cook barley according to package directions; drain. In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil for 5 minutes. Add barley and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a variety of chili peppers to add depth of flavor to your chili. You can use a combination of dried and fresh peppers, and adjust the amount to your desired level of heat.
  • Soak the barley in water before cooking it. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the barley more tender.
  • Brown the beef and sausage before adding it to the chili. This will help to develop the flavor of the meat and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your chili. This will add color, texture, and nutrients to the dish. Some good choices include onions, bell peppers, corn, and tomatoes.
  • Season the chili to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a bit of acidity, such as lemon juice or vinegar, to brighten up the flavor.
  • Let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, and onions.

Conclusion:

This hearty and flavorful chili is perfect for a cold winter day. The barley adds a chewy texture and nutty flavor, while the beef and sausage provide a rich and savory base. The vegetables add color, texture, and nutrients, and the spices give the chili a warm and comforting flavor. This chili is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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