Miller Family Homestead

We will be adding more of our favorite recipes soon!

Keep coming back, to find more simple ways to enjoy local foods, including beef, chicken, and black beans!

Grandma's Hamburger Barley Stew

-Carol Miller

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 48 oz. (3 pints) beef broth
• 28 oz can tomatoes, diced or crushed
• 1 can (14.5 oz) creamed corn
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery ribs, sliced
• 1/2 cup barley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp.  oregano
• 1/2 tsp.  basil
• 1 tsp. cilantro
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper

1. Brown beef and onion in skillet.  
2. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
3. Cover.  Cook on High 3 hours, or Low 6-8 hours.

Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 3 teaspoons brown sugar
• salt and pepper, to taste

1. Brown meat and onions.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Serve on bread or buns, with cheese, tomato, lettuce, or pickles.

Busy Mom Hint:  Make several batches at a time, and freeze in meal-size portions!