Beef and Barley Chili posted to rec.food.recipes 
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1 tsp oil
1 cup onions, chopped fine or coarse..however you like them
1 pound ground beef
1 3/4 cup beef broth
14 ounce can tomatoes
3/4 cup pearl barley
2 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1 can corn(regular or creamed)
1 Tbsp peanut butter

Brown onions and beef in oil.Stir in rest except corn and peanut
butter,and bring to boil. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes. Add corn
and peanut butter,simmer and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes. Serve
with a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serves 6-8 adults (or in my
case 2 adults and 5 growing kids!)