Immerse yourself in the comforting warmth of a classic beef and barley casserole, a culinary symphony of tender beef chunks, plump barley grains, and an array of vegetables, all harmoniously blended in a rich and flavorful broth. This hearty and nourishing dish has been a staple in kitchens for generations, offering a satisfying meal that is both easy to prepare and packed with goodness. Whether you're looking for a cozy dinner on a chilly evening or a wholesome meal to feed a crowd, this beef and barley casserole is sure to delight your taste buds and warm your soul. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate beef and barley casserole that will become a cherished recipe in your kitchen.
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BEEF AND BARLEY
I'm not sure where the recipe originated for this country-style dish, but I have had it for years and rely on it when I'm hosting a meal for several people. -Linda Ronk, Melbourne, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 10-12 minutes, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add to a 3-qt. slow cooker. In same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add barley; cook and stir until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Add to slow cooker. Stir in the next 10 ingredients. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and cheese. , Cover and cook on high until heated through and barley is tender, 4 hours. Discard bay leaf before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 990mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
GERMAN BEEF AND BARLEY BAKE
This casserole may be made ahead of time and refrigerated. To reheat, bake at 350 degrees 20 to 30 minutes or microwave (in a microwave-safe casserole) on Medium High until heated through. From the National Barley Foods Council posted in response to a recipe request.
Provided by Molly53
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Saute beef, onions, and garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Pour off grease.
- Add barley and bacon; sauté 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomato juice, salt and pepper and bring to a low boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- Stir in cabbage and caraway seeds.
- Spoon mixture into 2-quart casserole.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cheese and bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts.
- Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.6, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 72.5, Sodium 742, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 25.4
SUNNY'S BEEF AND BARLEY STEW WITH CRUSTY PEPPER BREAD
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Time 3h5m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
- Trace and cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the size of the top of the Dutch oven to use as a lid. Set aside.
- In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the butter and olive oil. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper and, when the pan is hot enough, add the beef. Be careful to cook the beef in batches if there isn't enough space. (Overcrowding will cause steaming, not searing.) Sear the cubes on each, and side then remove to a plate with a slotted spoon. In the fat left from the searing, add the carrots, parsnip, celery, onions, thyme, paprika, a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of pepper. Saute until tender, about 8 minutes. Raise the heat and pour in the wine. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up any bits on the bottom of the pan. Raise the heat to a simmer, and then add the beef cubes back to the pot along with the bay leaves and beef broth. Cover with the prepared parchment paper and cook in the oven for 2 hours.
- At the 2 hour mark, remove the parchment, taste, and season with salt, if needed. Add the barley, and stir in 1 cup of water if the stew looks too dry. Cook, covered with the actual lid for this step, until the barley is cooked through and tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with Crusty Pepper Bread.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides. Place on a baking sheet and bake until the edges of the bread just begin to turn golden, about 10 minutes.
CHEESY BARLEY GRATIN
This cheesy gratin could easily be mistaken for another comfort favorite: macaroni and cheese. But beneath the crispy topping, it's perfectly cooked barley, not pasta, that's cloaked in a creamy and buttery cheese sauce. Browned onions, garlic and thyme give this decadent side dish deep, rich flavor. Serve it alongside roasted turkey, fried chicken or grilled steak.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat it to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 3-quart baking dish with butter and set aside.
- Fill a small pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the barley and boil until just cooked through but still slightly chewy, about 20 minutes (it will continue to cook in the oven). Drain and rinse.
- Meanwhile, put 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, about 30 seconds. Combine the Gruyere, mozzarella and parmesan in another medium bowl. Add the panko, 1 cup of the cheese mixture and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the bowl with the melted butter. Use your hands to work the butter into the cheese and breadcrumbs. Set aside.
- Melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter in a wide large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and a large pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. (The butter will start to foam and brown specks will form, but that is okay; this will add a lot of flavor to the finished dish.) Reduce the heat to medium, add the garlic and thyme and stir constantly until the garlic is just softened, about 1 minute. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until a thin paste forms around the onion mixture, about 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the sauce is a thin gravy, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the shredded cheese mixture and cooked barley. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Spoon into the greased baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved cheesy breadcrumbs evenly on top of the barley and bake until bubbly and the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
BEEF-BARLEY STEW
Looking for a hearty dinner using Progresso® broth and vegetables? Then try this flavorful beef and barley stew.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add beef and onion; cook in skillet over medium heat 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
- In ungreased 3-quart casserole, mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients except frozen vegetables, breaking up tomatoes.
- Cover; bake 30 minutes. Stir in frozen vegetables. Cover; bake 30 to 40 minutes longer or until barley is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
BARLEY CASSEROLE
"Growing up on a farm, I was used to eating good wholesome food, including a variety of barley dishes," informs Alice Kaluzy of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. "This casserole was my first attempt at cooking with barley, The results were as yummy and comforting as I'd remembered."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large ovenproof skillet, saute the celery, carrots, onions and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the barley, salt and pepper. Stir in 2-1/2 cups broth. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes., Stir in parsley and remaining broth; sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP III
This is what I consider the ultimate beef soup. Great on a frosty day. For beef stock, I use 2 1/2 quarts water and 6 teaspoons beef base. Also, use inexpensive red wine. No need for the good stuff here, and cheaper actually works better! Try with leftover pot roast.
Provided by Barb Y
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Barley Soup Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the oil, onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add the beef stock, barley, bay leaf and thyme and simmer until barley is softened but not mushy. Add the wine, potatoes and beef.
- Add the browning and seasoning sauce now if you want your soup to have more of a brown color. Simmer another 15 minutes and add the cabbage. Allow to simmer another 15 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender. Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 114.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
BARLEY CASSEROLE
Provided by James Beard
Categories Mushroom Onion Side Bake High Fiber Casserole/Gratin Barley Winter House & Garden Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice the mushroom caps and chop the stems. Heat the butter in a skillet and add the chopped onion. Cook for 3 or 4 minutes and add the mushrooms. Cook another 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the barley and brown it lightly, mixing it well with the onions and mushrooms. Season to taste with salt and pepper and pour into a buttered casserole. Add enough boiling broth to cover the mixture and come 1/2" above it. Cover the casserole tightly and bake in a 350°F. oven for 25 minutes. Taste the barley for doneness. Add more broth, if necessary, and continue cooking until the liquid is absorbed and the barley tender. Serve as an accompaniment to duck, game, goose, squab and other kinds of poultry - wherever you would use wild rice.
- Variations
- Add finely slivered buttered almonds to the barley just before serving.
- Cook chicken gizzards in a well-seasoned broth and use the broth to cook the barley. Add the thinly sliced gizzards at the last minute.
- Add sautéd chicken livers and some chopped fresh parsley to the barley casserole just before serving.
- Substitute 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions for the onion and add 1/4 cup finely chopped celery and 3/4 cup thinly sliced water chestnuts. Season the broth with a few dashes of soy sauce. Serve this oriental version of barley casserole topped with a sprinkling of chopped parsley.
BARLEY CASSEROLE
Make and share this Barley Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Martina
Categories Grains
Time 1h45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in fry pan.
- Add onions, mushrooms and barley.
- Saute until lightly browned.
- Put into greased 1 1/2 quart casserole.
- Add almonds, green onion, salt and pepper.
- Dissolve Oxo cubes in boiling water.
- Add to casserole.
- Stir to mix well.
- Cover and bake in 350 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours or until barley is tender.
PEARL BARLEY CASSEROLE
This is a very tasty way to serve a very healthy grain that is often overlooked. I never use the mushrooms as I don't care for them and often add chopped carrots, red pepper, or grated zucchini.
Provided by Pjaros
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a 1 1/2-quart Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium heat and cook onion until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add celery and cook until starting to soften, stirring often, about 5 more minutes. Mix barley into the vegetables and stir until coated with butter. Fold mushrooms and green pepper into barley mixture; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Pour chicken broth into barley mixture and bring to a boil; cover casserole dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until barley is nearly tender, about 30 minutes; uncover casserole dish and bake barley until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 more minutes. Adjust salt and black pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 96.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
BEEF & VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
A traditional braised beef stew with thick, rich gravy - an ideal recipe for cheap cuts, as slow-cooking guarantees a tender dish
Provided by Sarah Cook
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 4h5m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 and put the kettle on.
- Put 2 thickly sliced celery sticks, 1 chopped onion, 2 chunkily sliced carrots, 5 bay leaves and 1 whole thyme sprig in a flameproof casserole dish with 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 1 tbsp butter.
- Soften for 10 mins, then stir in 2 tbsp plain flour until it doesn't look dusty anymore, followed by 2 tbsp tomato purée, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce and 2 crumbled beef stock cubes.
- Gradually stir in 600ml hot water, then tip in 850g stewing beef and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and put in the oven for 2hrs 30 mins, then uncover and cook for 30mins - 1hr more until the meat is really tender and the sauce is thickened.
- Garnish with the picked leaves of the remaining thyme sprig.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 32.6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14.3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7.4 grams sugar, Fiber 2.3 grams fiber, Protein 33.7 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use a Dutch oven or large pot with a tight-fitting lid to ensure the casserole cooks evenly and retains its moisture.
- Sear the beef in batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure it browns properly. This step adds flavor and depth to the dish.
- Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to the casserole. Common choices include carrots, celery, onions, and mushrooms.
- Use beef broth or stock as the liquid base for the casserole. This will add richness and flavor to the dish.
- Season the casserole generously with salt and pepper, and add other herbs and spices to taste. Common choices include garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
- Bring the casserole to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Serve the casserole hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
Beef and barley casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of tender beef, hearty barley, and savory vegetables, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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