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Beef Barley Stew: A Hearty Recipe You'll Love Making!

A hearty and comforting Beef Barley Stew that's perfect for cold days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 carrots sliced
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes, season with salt and pepper, and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the carrots, celery, and mushrooms to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in the beef broth and add the pearl barley, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  6. In the last 10 minutes of cooking, stir in the frozen peas. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a thicker stew, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the stew during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • Substitute the beef with chicken or turkey for a lighter version, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.

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