Beef And Barley Dinner - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 c. water
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, undrained (cut into pieces)
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 Tbsp. sugar
3/4 c. barley
sour cream (optional)

Preparation

In large skillet, brown ground beef, green pepper, onion and garlic.
Drain.
Add remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 50 to 60 minutes or until barley is tender.
Stir occasionally.
When serving, put sour cream on top, if desired.