Hearty Beef and Barley Stew
This hearty beef and barley stew is a comforting dish perfect for chilly days. Packed with tender beef, nutritious barley, and a variety of vegetables, it simmers slowly to develop rich flavors. Ideal for family dinners, this stew is both filling and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef stew meat on all sides.
- Transfer the browned meat to a slow cooker.
- Add the pearl barley, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaf, tomato paste, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
- Pour in the beef broth and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours, or until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg