Best 12 Slow Cooker Beef And Barley Stew Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty, flavorful dish that's perfect for a cold night, then you need to try a slow cooker beef and barley stew. This classic comfort food is made with tender chunks of beef, hearty barley, and a variety of vegetables, all simmered together in a rich and savory broth. The best part is that it's incredibly easy to make, thanks to the slow cooker. Simply throw all of the ingredients in your slow cooker in the morning, and dinner will be ready when you get home from work.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND BARLEY STEW



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Somehow barley makes every soup better, and it's the same with this satisfying blend of beef, frozen and fresh vegetables, and simple seasonings.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 12h15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. boneless beef round steak (1/2 inch thick), trimmed of fat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cups frozen cut green beans
1 cup shredded carrots (1 to 2 medium)
1/2 cup uncooked regular pearl barley
1 (4.5-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (12-oz.) jar mushroom gravy
2 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons beef-flavor instant bouillon
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients; mix well.
  • Cover; cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 1110 mg, Sugar 4 g

SLOW COOKER BEEF BARLEY STEW



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Simple ingredients are left to mingle in the slow cooker, resulting in a rich and flavorful stew of tender beef and vegetables with barley. Total comfort!

Provided by Brenda | A Farmgirl's Dabbles

Categories     Soup

Time 6h25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1" cubes
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces mushrooms, cut into thin slices
8 large carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally into 1/2" pieces
6 large cloves garlic, minced
4 medium-large yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" cubes
1 large yellow onion, chopped
6 cup low sodium beef broth
1 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup pearl barley
1 bay leaf
chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Sprinkle beef fairly generously with kosher salt and pepper. If you own this awesome slow cooker, where you can brown meat right in the slow cooker - add the oil to the slow cooker and then brown the beef right in the slow cooker, searing beef on all sides. Otherwise use a large skillet over medium-high heat to heat the oil and then brown the beef. Drain off fat. If using a skillet, transfer beef to slow cooker. You will need a large slow cooker for this recipe, as it makes a big quantity (ours is a 7-qt. size).
  • Add mushrooms, carrots, garlic, potatoes, onion, beef broth, wine, tomato paste, mustard, and thyme, and stir well to incorporate. Then stir in barley and add the bay leaf. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Then turn heat to low and cook for 2 hours more, or until beef is tender. Serve hot, with fresh parsley sprinkled over the top. A good, crusty bread for dipping is always welcome.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 75 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 16 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 556 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat

SLOW COOKER BEAN AND BARLEY STEW



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h10m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 pound mix of dried beans, such as navy and pinto, rinsed
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
A few sprigs fresh thyme
8 ounces dried barley
8 ounces baby spinach
Toasted crusty bread or baguette, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the broth, bean mix, salt, pepper, celery, carrots, garlic, onions, bay leaf, thyme and 2 cups water in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours. Add the barley and, if the broth looks low, another cup of water. Cover and cook on low an additional 1 hour (8 hours total).
  • Just before serving, stir in the spinach to wilt. Serve in a big bowl with toasted crusty bread or baguette.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND BARLEY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 pounds boneless beef chuck (in one piece)
1 cup pearl barley
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered
4 stalks celery, quartered
6 medium carrots, quartered
2 medium leeks, sliced (white and light green parts only)
1 sprig thyme
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Horseradish, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the beef, barley, mushrooms, celery, carrots, leeks, thyme, beef broth and soy sauce in a slow cooker. Add 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and cook on low, undisturbed, 8 hours. Uncover and skim off any excess fat. Transfer the beef to a cutting board, let cool slightly and slice or shred by hand into bite-size pieces. Thin the vegetable-barley mixture in the slow cooker with some water, if desired. Divide among shallow bowls and top with the beef. Serve with horseradish, if desired.
  • Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

SLOW COOKER BEEF-AND-BARLEY STEW



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Some sort of magic happens over the long, controlled simmer in the slow cooker: The barley cooks to tender-chewy perfection, the inexpensive and tough beef becomes meltingly tender, and the liquid thickens to a beautiful gravy. Be patient and brown the meat thoroughly; this adds incredible depth to the stew. Go with hulled, whole-grain barley here, and skip quick-cooking pearled barley; the latter isn't whole-grain, and it will cook to mush over the long simmering time. If you can't find hulled barley, you can try wheat berries, whole-grain farro, rye berries, or Kamut instead. This is a great option for freezing, as it thaws and reheats beautifully.

Provided by Ann Taylor Pittman

Time 8h25m

Yield Serves 8 (serving size: about 1 1/4 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups unsalted beef stock
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup uncooked hulled (whole-grain) barley
1 cup water
1 cup sliced celery
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 large thyme sprigs, plus leaves for garnish
3 bay leaves
1/4 cup unsalted tomato paste
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds beef stew meat, divided
2 1/2 cups (1-in.) pieces carrot

Steps:

  • Stir together first 8 ingredients in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add thyme sprigs and bay leaves; dollop tomato paste on top.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add half of beef; cook until well browned, about 6 minutes, turning once. Add beef to slow cooker. Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and beef. Scatter carrots over beef. Cover and cook on LOW until meat and grains are tender, about 8 hours. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Ladle stew into 8 bowls; sprinkle with thyme leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 569 mg, Sugar 5 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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On cool days, which we get plenty of here, I like to get out my slow cooker and make up a batch of this comforting stew. Trying to appeal to 10 picky eaters in our large household is not too easy, but with this recipe, everyone asks for seconds. -Barb Smith, Regina, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
5 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups fresh or frozen green beans, thawed
2 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
3/4 cup medium pearl barley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef and onion in oil until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add water, tomato sauce, carrots, celery, salt, oregano, paprika and pepper. , Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours. Add the beans, corn and barley; cover and cook on low 2 hours longer or until barley, beef and vegetables are tender. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled stew in freezer containers and freeze up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 896mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SLOW COOKER BEEF, BARLEY, AND MUSHROOM STEW



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This concoction formed from what I had on hand on a cold afternoon. This beef, barley, and mushroom stew is now a home favorite and will hopefully be enjoyed by many generations.

Provided by Jessica Warden

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 3h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 medium potatoes, quartered
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup quick-cooking barley
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until they're almost falling apart, about 20 minutes.
  • While potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add steak and brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes total.
  • Pour beef broth and condensed soup into the bottom of a slow cooker and set to Low. Add barley. Drain potatoes and add to the cooker. Add steak, including pan juices and oil, followed by onion, mushrooms, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on High for 1 hour. Add frozen vegetables and continue to cook until barley and vegetables are tender and steak is cooked through, about 2 hours more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 825.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

BEEF BARLEY STEW



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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

1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 cup medium pearl barley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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

SLOW COOKER BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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A slow cooker makes this the easiest recipe ever. It has become a regular family favorite. So much so, that I was requested to bring it to Christmas Eve dinner. I usually use leftover boneless beef short ribs.

Provided by HCHImCBb

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds boneless lean beef, cubed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
6 cups water
4 stalks celery, chopped
6 carrots, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup barley
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, saute the beef in the oil for 5 minutes, or until browned. Stir in the salt, pepper and garlic powder and place seasoned meat in a slow cooker. Add a little water to the skillet and stir to pick up the browned bits. Add to the slow cooker.
  • Add the broth, water, celery, carrots, green onions, parsley and barley. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours, or until the vegetables and barley are tender. Add the thyme just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 614.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

HAMBURGER BARLEY STEW (CROCK POT)



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Easy to throw together for a cold, rainy day. Nice and filling when served with a crusty loaf of bread. ETA--often I make this with beef broth instead of the water and bouillon cubes, and I'll often add a can of canned corn as well.

Provided by helowy

Categories     Stew

Time 5h15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb extra lean ground beef, browned
5 cups water
3 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano, with juice
3 cups sliced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced potato
1 cup diced onion
3/4 cup pearl barley, rinsed
3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules or 3 beef bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Dissolve the bouillon in the water.
  • Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or high for 4.5-5 hours.

VEGETABLE, BEEF, AND BARLEY STEW



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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

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Coarse salt and pepper
1 pound beef chuck, cut into 3 pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 thyme sprigs
4 cups chicken or beef broth, divided
1/2 pound small potatoes, halved
1/2 medium butternut squash (1 pound), peeled and diced medium (2 cups)
1/2 cup pearl barley

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Chuck roast, brisket, and short ribs are all good choices for beef stew. These cuts are tough, but they become tender when cooked slowly in a liquid.
  • Sear the beef before braising: Searing the beef in a hot pan before adding it to the slow cooker helps to develop flavor and color.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes are all classic stew vegetables. You can also add other vegetables, such as parsnips, turnips, and rutabagas.
  • Add some herbs and spices: Herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves add flavor to the stew. You can also add spices such as black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Let the stew cook low and slow: The longer the stew cooks, the more tender the beef will be. Cook the stew on low for at least 8 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker beef and barley stew is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a beef and barley stew that will warm you up from the inside out.

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