Barley Meat

Prep: 30 min Cook: 120 min

A hearty combination of tender boiled meats and soft barley, sliced and pan-fried for a flavorful, satisfying dish perfect for family dinners and comfort food lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 lb. beef pot roast
  • 2 to 3 lb. pork shoulder or shoulder chops
  • 1 onion
  • 1 to 1/2 lb. barley
  • salt
  • flour

Instructions

  1. Boil the beef pot roast and pork shoulder or chops with salt and chopped or sliced onion in plenty of water. When done, remove the meat from the liquid.
  2. Add the barley to the boiling liquid and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the barley is soft.
  3. While the barley is cooking, grind the cooked meats.
  4. Combine the ground meats with the cooked barley, adding more salt if desired.
  5. Pack the mixture into ungreased loaf pans. It can be wrapped and frozen or used immediately.
  6. To serve, slice into 1-inch thick slices.
  7. Sprinkle the slices with flour and pan-fry, turning once until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

360 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20g 40% DV
Total Fat 10.5g 13% DV
Carbs 46.2g 17% DV
Fiber 3.8g 13% DV
Sugar 1.5g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9812.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 293.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 44.3mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2mcg
Vitamin C 0.4mg
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 30.8mg 2% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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