Barley Mushroom Bake

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This is a great instead of potatoes" sidedish that i've served for years.use beef broth and serve with steaks or pork tenderloin or use chicken broth to serve with grilled or roasted chicken."

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350.

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Stir-fry barley in 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes , or until lightly browned.

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Transfer to an ungreased 1 1 / 2-quart casserole.

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Saut onions in remaining butter until pale golden.

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Add mushrooms and saut 3-5 minutes longer.

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Add to casserole.

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Mix into casserole all other ingredients.

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Cover and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes until barley is tender , stirring every now and then.

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Fluff with a fork before serving.

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Ingredients

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pearl barley, butter, yellow onion, mushroom, beef broth, salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme