Beef and Barley Stew
Warm up with a comforting bowl of beef and barley stew, featuring tender beef, hearty barley, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a rich broth. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions, offering robust flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the cubed beef until browned on all sides (6-8 minutes).
- Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the beef broth and red wine (if using). Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Stir in the pearl barley, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and let simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Remove bay leaves before ladling into bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg