Best Hearty Meat Sauce Over Pearled Barley Diabetic Recipes

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HEARTY MEAT SAUCE OVER PEARLED BARLEY (DIABETIC)



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Comforting and yummy! Big Italian flavor easy enough for any night of the week. The barley has a low Glycemic Index yet similar chewy texture compared to pasta.

Provided by Caroline Janowiak

Categories     Poultry

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground turkey breast
2 (28 ounce) cans prepared spaghetti sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced (to taste)
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 cup pearl barley (dry)
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
parmesan cheese (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a medium sauce pan, bring chicken bouillon and 2.5 c of water to a boil. Add barley and cook on low, covered, for 45 minutes. Barley should be tender but still chewy with a firm bite.
  • Meanwhile, in a large stock pot combine: turkey, spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, onion and garlic. Stir until turkey is well-distributed.
  • Simmer sauce over medium heat until turkey is cooked, about 30 minutes.
  • Add spinach and simmer an additional 10 minutes to heat.
  • Serve meat sauce over barley and top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.3, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 70.4, Sodium 2403.6, Carbohydrate 100.1, Fiber 14.8, Sugar 43.4, Protein 46.6

HEARTY BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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This hearty beef and barley soup is a favorite menu item in our house throughout the year. Everyone savors the flavor. -Elizabeth Kendall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h10m

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 cups water
1/3 cup medium pearl barley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef on all sides; drain. Stir in broth, water, barley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add carrots, celery, onion and parsley; cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes. Stir in peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CUBED BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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Here's a stick to your ribs type of soup. I've also used a chuck roast, rump roast and London broil that's been cut into bite-size pieces with tremendous sucess.-Jane McMillan, Dania Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef in oil; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. , Add the broth, beer, onion, barley, garlic, oregano, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, pepper flakes, pepper, salt and bay leaf. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. , Stir in vegetables; cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until meat is tender and vegetables are heated through. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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