Beef Barley Stew

(Barley is inexpensive and tastes very good! I love the texture!)

1 pound extra lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups beef broth
2/3 cup uncooked barley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, undrained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables

Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Cook ground beef
and onion in skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients, except frozen mixed vegetables in 3-quart casserole dish; break up tomatoes. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Stir in mixed vegetables. Cover and bake 30 to 40 minutes longer or until barley is done.

Beef Barley Stew