Flavorful, hearty and comforting, beef barley and butternut squash stew with blue cheese croutons is a delightful dish that’s perfect for a cold winter’s day. Combining the savory flavors of beef, pearl barley, and sweet butternut squash, this stew is a symphony of textures and tastes that will surely warm your soul. Accompanied by crispy blue cheese croutons, this stew is a feast for the senses, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures in every bite.
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BEEF AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large soup pot heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, rosemary, and thyme and saute until the onions are tender, about 2 minutes. Toss the beef cubes in salt and pepper and flour. Turn up the heat to med-high and add the beef to the pot. Cook until the beef is browned and golden around the edges, about 5 minutes. Add the Marsala wine. Using a wooden spoon, gently stir up all the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Add the butternut squash and sun-dried tomatoes and stir to combine. Add enough beef broth to just cover the beef and squash. Bring the stew to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Season the stew with additional salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Serve with crusty bread alongside.
BEEF, BARLEY, AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW WITH BLUE CHEESE CROUTONS
Steps:
- Position a rack in center of oven and heat to 350 Season the beef with 1 tsp salt and 1\4 tsp pepper and then toss in large bowl with 2 tbs flour. Heat 1tbs of the butter and oil in a 5+1\2-6 qt Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cok half the beef until browned on several sides. Using slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a plate, Repeat with teh remaining beef Melt 2 tbs of butter in the pot. Add the leeks, carrots, celery and a pinch of salt, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the wine and cook , scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon, until evaporated, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in remaing 3tbs flour and cook for one minute. Whisk in 5 cups broth, stir in the barley, bay leaves,sage ,nutmeg, 1\2 tsp salt and the beef along with any accumalted juices. Bring to a boil. Cove the pot snugly with foil and then a tight fitting lid and braise in the oven until the beef is almost tender, about 1 hour. Stir in the squash and remaining 1 cup broth. Cover with foil and lid and continue to braise until beef and squash are very tender, about 30 mintues more. Remove and dicard bay leaves from the stew an stir in the parsley and half and half. Season to taste with salt and pepper if want the croutons 3oz crumbled blue cheese ( about 3/4 cup) 3 tbs finely chopped walnuts 18 1\2 inch thick baguette slices In a small bowl combine the softened 1+1\2 tbs buter with the blue cheese, walnuts and 1\2 tsp petter. Spread mixture evenly onto the baguette slices. Transer to a baking sheet Position a rack about 8in from the broiler and heat the broiler on high. Broil until deep golden-brown and crisp (2-3 minutes) Serve with the stew
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BARLEY SOUP
I love to use my garden produce in this veggie-packed soup. Serve it with oatmeal dinner rolls and you've got a delicious, healthy dinner. -Julie Sloan, Osceola, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5h35m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place all ingredients, except turkey, in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until squash and barley are tender, 5-7 hours., Stir in turkey; cook, covered until heated through, about 15 minutes., Freeze Option: Transfer to three 1-qt. freezer containers; cool. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. To use frozen soup, thaw in the refrigerator. Place in a saucepan and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
VEGETABLE, BEEF, AND BARLEY STEW
Start simmering this robust fall stew in the morning, and its irresistible flavors will greet you at dinner time. Some slow cookers have a stovetop-safe insert, so you can do all the cooking in one pot. If yours does not, use a skillet and then transfer the ingredients to the slow cooker.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 4h20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Season beef with salt and cook until pieces are browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker.
- To the skillet, add remaining tablespoon oil, the garlic, and thyme and saute until fragrant, 1 minute. Add 2 cups broth and cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Transfer mixture to slow cooker.
- Add potatoes, squash, barley, 2 cups water, and remaining 2 cups broth to slow cooker, cover, and cook on high until meat is very tender, 4 hours (or 8 hours on low). Using two forks, shred beef. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 g
BEEF BARLEY STEW
I like barley, so I knew I had to try this beef and barley stew recipe when I ran across it in a newspaper some years ago. It's nice to have a tasty, filling dish that's lower in fat. -June Formanek, Belle Plaine, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown meat in oil in batches. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion until crisp-tender. Add the broth, barley, seasonings and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add carrots; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30-40 minutes or until meat and carrots are tender. Add parsley just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 618mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BARLEY BEEF STEW
Delicious, hearty stew with tons of veggies and meat. Great on a cold day.
Provided by Kat O Connell
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 2h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Season beef with salt and black pepper; coat with flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pot; cook and stir beef until browned on all sides. Remove beef with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add onion, cabbage, celery, carrots, and garlic; cook and stir until carrots are softened and onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, rosemary, thyme, and barley. Return beef to Dutch oven and continue to cook and stir for 3 minutes.
- Stir water, beer, and beef bouillon into beef mixture; bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until beef and barley are tender, about 90 minutes. Add brown sugar and vinegar. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 267.1 mg, Sugar 11 g
Here are some tips and tricks when making Beef, barley, and butternut squash stew with blue cheese croutons:
- Use a good quality stock for this recipe. This will give the stew a rich and flavorful base, that is critical for the delicious stew. Try using chicken stock, broth and white wine.
- Don't be afraid to use a variety of winter squashes in this recipe. Butternuts are a great choice, but you could also use acorn, pumpkin, or even sweet Potatoes.
- If you don't have any blue cheese on hand, you can use another variety, Such as Gorgonzola or Roquefort. You can also use shredded cheddar or mozzarella.
- Serve this stew with a side of crusty bread or corn muffins. You can also garnish it with fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme
Conclusion:
This Beef, barley, and butternut squash stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The combination of different textures and flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. The buttery blue cheese croutons add a touch of richness and sophistication that will elevate this stew to the next level. So, if you're looking for a warm and comforting meal that is sure to impress, give this recipe a try!
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