Chili Over Noodles Recipe

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 pound ground turkey or lean ground beef, 3/4 cup minced onion, 3 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried mustard, 1 can red kidney beans drained, 1 small can tomato paste, 1/2 cup barley, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 package egg noodles.

Directions: Heat butter in large heavy saucepan. Brown turkey or beef and onions in butter until cooked through. Add remaining ingredients except cheese to turkey or beef mixture and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cover, reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and simmer another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

To serve, top egg noodles with chili and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.

Serves 4