Cracked Wheat Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. large grain cracked wheat
5 Tbsp. butter
1 large onion, coarsely grated
1 Tbsp. tomato sauce or 1 small tomato
1 1/2 c. beef or chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Wash cracked wheat with cold water.
Drain and set aside. Place 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan; add onion and saute until golden brown.
Add tomato sauce and cook another 5 minutes. Add broth, the rest of the butter, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
Add cracked wheat; stir once, cover and boil for 5 minutes on high.
Reduce heat and cook until cracked wheat absorbs all the broth, about 25 minutes.
Remove from heat, remove cover and place a napkin over pan.
Replace cover.
Leave in a warm place for 40 minutes.
Should be flaky.
Serves 6.