Barley Chili - meals for 2

From  Taste of Home Fall 2008

1/2lb lean ground beef

1 small onion, chopped 

2 Tbsp all-purpose flour

4 C water

1/3 C medium pearl barley

1/2 C tomato sauce

1 1/2 tsp beef bouillon granules 

1 tsp chili powder

3/4 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp dried oregano

In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.  Stir in flour.  Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until barley is tender.