Description
A hearty and comforting stew made with tender beef, nutritious barley, and a variety of vegetables, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides.
- Stir in the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; cook until softened.
- Add the tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary; stir to combine.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the pearl barley, reduce heat, and simmer for about 1.5 hours or until the beef is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, you can add a cornstarch slurry towards the end of cooking.
- This stew can be made a day in advance and tastes even better the next day.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like potatoes or peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Rustic Beef and Barley Stew, Hearty Stew, Beef Stew Recipe