German Beef And Barley Bake

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 3 cups tomato juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 -4 cups sliced green cabbage
• 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Saute beef, onions, and garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat.
3. Pour off grease.
4. Add barley and bacon; saute 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Stir in tomato juice, salt and pepper and bring to a low boil.
6. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
7. Stir in cabbage and caraway seeds.
8. Spoon mixture into 2-quart casserole.
9. Bake for 30 minutes.
10. Sprinkle with cheese and bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts.
11. Makes 6 servings.

lean ground beef, onion, clove garlic, pearl barley, bacon, tomato juice, salt, ground black pepper, caraway seeds, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/german-beef-and-barley-bake-84591 (may not work)