Best 6 Hearty Beef And Barley Stew Recipes

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From the depths of culinary tradition emerges a comforting and nourishing dish, a hearty beef and barley stew that promises to warm the soul and satisfy the appetite even on the chilliest of days. This delectable concoction weaves together tender beef, plump barley, and an array of garden-fresh vegetables, all simmered in a rich, flavorful broth that transforms simple ingredients into a symphony of flavors and textures. With its ability to bring family and friends together around the table, this hearty stew is not just a meal - it's an experience, a celebration of rustic charm and culinary artistry. So gather your loved ones, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

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HEARTY BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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This hearty beef and barley soup is a favorite menu item in our house throughout the year. Everyone savors the flavor. -Elizabeth Kendall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h10m

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 cups water
1/3 cup medium pearl barley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef on all sides; drain. Stir in broth, water, barley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add carrots, celery, onion and parsley; cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes. Stir in peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEF JOHN'S BEEF AND BARLEY STEW



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This beautiful bowl of beef and barley would be perfect for your next super-storm. When it comes to stick-to-your-ribs stews, it doesn't get any better than shank. There's so much gelatin-producing connective tissue, that it makes an especially satisfying sauce for your meat and grain.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 3h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 thick slices beef shank
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
⅔ cup diced celery
⅔ cup diced carrots
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ cup pearl barley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
1 tablespoon freshly grated raw horseradish, or to taste

Steps:

  • Season beef all over with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over high heat. Cook beef in hot oil until browned on both sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and stir onion into the same pot with a pinch of salt. Cook and stir until onion is soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir garlic into onion; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir tomato paste into onion mixture; cook and stir until tomato paste is brick red, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour broth into onion mixture. Add celery, carrots, bay leaf, and rosemary. Return beef with any accumulated juices to pot; push beef down to cover with cooking liquid.
  • Bring broth mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until beef is fork-tender, 2 to 3 hours. Transfer beef to a bowl.
  • Pour barley into cooking liquid, bring to a simmer, and cook until barley is tender, about 45 minutes. Return beef to pot, cover the pot, and cook until heated through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt. Ladle stew into bowls and garnish with parsley and horseradish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 57.4 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1200.3 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

HEARTY BEEF AND BARLEY STEW



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I have made this recipe out of my crock pot book many times, "Rival Crock Pot, Slow cooker Favoites". My husband says it's his favorite.

Provided by KGCOOK

Categories     Stew

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups baby carrots
1 (10 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced (I use 1 lb. (or more)
1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (1 ounce) envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets onion soup mix
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, diced and undrained
2 cups water
3/4 cup green peas, frozen
3/4 cup pearl barley, uncooked
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In crock pot layer carrots, mushrooms, and beef.
  • Combine soup mix, broth, Worcestershire, tomatoes, water, and barley, pour over beef.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Stir in peas and cook, covered 5 minutes or until heated through.
  • Season if desired with salt and pepper.
  • I serve this with a crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.5, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 48.8, Sodium 684.1, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 5, Protein 21.8

BARLEY BEEF STEW



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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

1 pound cubed beef stew meat
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup sliced carrots
3 cloves minced garlic
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried thyme
⅓ cup pearl barley
2 cups water
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark porter beer
1 cube beef bouillon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

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

BEEF AND BARLEY STEW



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This is a very hearty beef and barley stew, but the subtle wine with portobello mushrooms, thyme and bay leaves make it special enough to serve to company. -Diane Werner

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced celery
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 cup water
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup beef broth
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cold water
1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef in oil until meat is no longer pink. Add the carrots, onion and celery; cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Add the mushrooms, stewed tomatoes, water, wine, broth, bay leaves, salt, thyme and pepper. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add barley; cover and simmer 45 minutes longer or until barley and meat are tender. , Combine flour and cold water until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Discard bay leaves. Stir in balsamic vinegar just before serving. Sprinkle each serving with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

BURGUNDY BARLEY BEEF STEW



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Make and share this Burgundy Barley Beef Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by erinBOberrin

Categories     Stew

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 teaspoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb stew meat (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans beef broth (low sodium)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 lb baby carrots (about a cup)
4 -5 baby red potatoes (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1/2 cup sliced mushroom
1/4 cup barley
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon basil

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt, pepper and beef in large ziploc bag.
  • Shake to coat beef.
  • Heat oil in large skillet (medium-high).
  • Add beef, onion, celery and garlic.
  • Cook 6-7 minutes, until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are a little tender.
  • Place beef mixture in crockpot.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Cook on high for 5-6 hours, or low for 10-12 hours.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and nutrition to your soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and tomatoes.
  • Brown the beef before adding it to the soup. This will help to develop its flavor.
  • Use a good quality beef broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. If you don't have any beef broth on hand, you can make your own by simmering beef bones in water with some vegetables.
  • Add barley to the soup towards the end of the cooking time. This will prevent it from becoming overcooked and mushy.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Serve the soup hot, with a side of bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Beef and barley stew is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a very versatile soup, so you can easily customize it to your own liking. Try adding different vegetables, herbs, and spices to create a soup that is uniquely yours.

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