Barley Casserole#1

4 Tb Butter

2 Md Onions, chopped

1/2 Lb Mushrooms, sliced

1 1/2 C Pearl barley

3 C Chicken or beef broth

1/4 T Salt

1/4 T Pepper

Garnish: chopped parsley

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in a large casserole. Saute onions 2 minutes over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute 5-7 minutes more. Add barley. Cook until lightly browned. Add 2 cups of broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and bake 45 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup of broth. Return to oven and bake 30 minutes more. Garnish with chopped parsley. SOURCE: National Cooking Echo 04/19/90 Contributed to the echo by: Ellen Cleary