Best 8 Sunnys Beef And Barley Stew With Crusty Pepper Bread Recipes

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Welcome to the delicious world of flavors with our guide to the best recipe for "Sunny's Beef and Barley Stew with Crusty Pepper Bread". This hearty and comforting dish is a perfect blend of savory flavors, tender beef, and wholesome barley, all enveloped in a rich and flavorful broth. Accompanied by a crusty and aromatic pepper bread, this stew promises a culinary journey that will warm your soul on a chilly day. Get ready to be tantalized as we explore the secrets behind this delectable recipe, ensuring that your next cooking adventure is an absolute success.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SUNNY'S EASY BEEFY STEW



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound ground chuck (80 percent beef, 20 percent fat)
Kosher salt
2 pounds top round beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
8 to 10 sprigs fresh thyme
4 to 6 fresh sage leaves
2 sprigs fresh oregano
1 pound pearl onions, peeled
2 cups beef stock
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
8 to 10 whole black peppercorns
4 cloves garlic, halved lengthwise
1 1/2 cups beer (I prefer pilsner or wheat beer)
8 ounces small white potatoes
8 ounces baby carrots
2 cups cooked rice
1 package egg noodles, cooked
2 to 4 warmed French baguettes, torn into chunks to sop
2 pounds zucchini "pasta"
4 spaghetti squash, cooked
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • In a large skillet on high heat, add the butter and ground chuck. Season with a pinch of salt and, using a wooden spoon or spatula, break it up into small chunks, not bits. Brown the meat on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes, then remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon to a plate and reserve.
  • Toss the top round cubes in a medium bowl with the flour to coat. Add the cubes to the hot skillet in batches and sear on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to the plate with the ground beef and reserve.
  • Use twine to tie the thyme, sage and oregano together. Turn the slow cooker to high and add the seared beef, tied herbs, onions, beef stock, red chili flakes, peppercorns, garlic and 1 cup of the beer. Season with another pinch of salt and cover. When the liquid begins to boil, after about 30 minutes, turn the slow cooker to low and cook until the onions are tender, about 4 hours.
  • At the 4-hour mark, add the potatoes, carrots and remaining 1/2 cup beer. Cover and cook until the potatoes and carrots are tender, about 2 hours. Skim any fat off the top (see Cook's Note), then spoon the stew atop your choice of serving options. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • In a large ovensafe pot or Dutch oven, sear the ground chuck and beef cubes in the butter using the same method as above. Use twine to tie the thyme, sage and oregano together. Add all the meat back to the pot along with the tied herbs, onions, beef stock, red chili flakes, peppercorns, garlic and 1 cup of the beer. Season with a pinch of salt, cover and place in the oven to cook until the onions are tender, about 6 hours.
  • At the 6-hour mark, add the potatoes, carrots and remaining 1/2 cup beer. Cover and cook until the potatoes and carrots are tender, about 2 hours. Skim any fat off the top (see Cook's Note), then spoon the stew atop your choice of serving options. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, sear the ground chuck and beef cubes in the butter using the same method as above. Load the pot the same as above. Bring to a very low simmer over medium heat, cover and simmer until the onions are tender, about 6 hours.
  • At the 6-hour mark, add the potatoes, carrots and remaining 1/2 cup beer. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the potatoes and carrots are tender, about 2 hours. Skim any fat off the top (see Cook's Note), then spoon the stew atop your choice of serving options. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

BURGER AND BARLEY STEW



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons oil or other fat
2 pounds ground meat of your choice, such as beef, pork, turkey, chicken, lamb etc. (you can also use cubed stew meat; it will just take longer to cook)
1 large onion, diced (about 2 cups)
1 pound sliced mushrooms
2 carrots, cut into discs
1 cup barley (rice, farro or other grains are also fine)
2 tablespoons dried herbs (basil, thyme and oregano will all work)
2 quarts (8 cups) stock or water
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large soup pot over medium heat and add the oil. When hot, add the meat and cook, without stirring, until the meat is starting to brown on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Break it up with a wooden spoon, then add the onions and mushrooms and cook until starting to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the carrots, barley and dried herbs. Add the stock or water and bring to simmer. Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed. Continue to simmer until the barley is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. The cooking time will vary depending on the type of barley--pearled or hulled--or variety of grain you use. (If you are using cubed stew meat, you'll need to cook until the meat is tender, which may take 1 1/2 to 2 hours.)

BEEF AND BARLEY STEW



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 pound stew beef
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 cups AB's Beefy Broth, recipe follows
1/2 cup pearl barley
3 large carrots, peeled, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Malt, balsamic or sherry vinegar, for serving
Vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
3 pounds combined beef shank and oxtail pieces
2 onions, quartered
2 ribs celery, halved
2 carrots, halved
3 cloves garlic
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 quarts water

Steps:

  • Brown the beef in the pressure cooker over high heat, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any fat. Add the tomatoes, broth and barley and return to high heat. Close the pressure cooker and bring to up to full pressure. Reduce the heat until the cooker barley hisses, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Release the pressure using the cooker's release device (read the manual), or cool the cooker by running cold water over the lid for 30 seconds. Open carefully, remove the lid and add the vegetables, herbs, salt and pepper.
  • Put the lid back on the pressure cooker and heat to full pressure over high heat. Reduce the heat to maintain pressure and cook another 10 minutes. Release the pressure as above. Remove the lid and cool for 5 minutes, and then serve with vinegar.
  • Place the pressure cooker over high heat. Oil and salt the oxtail and shank pieces then sear in batches. Add the remaining ingredients and cover with water, being careful not to fill above the cookers "maximum fill" line. Bring to a boil and skim off any foam that gathers at the surface. Cover and lock the lid. Once the pressure builds up inside the cooker, reduce the heat so that you barely hear hissing from the pot. Cook for 50 minutes.
  • Release the pressure using your cooker's release device (read the manual), or cool the cooker by running cold water over the lid for 30 seconds. Carefully open the lid and strain , squeezing the solids before feeding to the compost pile or the dogs. Strain through a fine sieve or several layers of cheesecloth. Season and serve or use as a base for other soup recipes.

SUNNY'S EASY RED-EYE BEEF STEW



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds top round beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound ground beef
1 jalapeno, halved
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup frozen chopped onions
1 teaspoon Hungarian hot paprika
6 to 8 leaves fresh sage
4 cloves garlic, halved
2 cups beef stock
1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee
8 ounces red bliss potatoes
8 ounces baby carrots
8 cups cooked white rice, for serving
1/4 cup chopped fresh curly parsley, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Season the beef cubes on all sides with salt and pepper. In a large, ovensafe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the butter. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper and cook until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove to a plate. Working in batches, sear the beef cubes and jalapeno halves on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove to a bowl, leaving the fat in the pot. Toss the seared beef cubes and jalapeno with the flour.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Add the onions, paprika and sage to the pot and cook, stirring, until the onions are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, ground and cubed beef and jalapenos to the pot. Add the beef stock and 1 cup of the coffee. Season with a pinch of salt. Cover and cook in the oven until the beef is tender, about 4 hours.
  • At the 4-hour mark, add the potatoes, carrots and remaining 1/2 cup coffee. Cover and continue to cook until the potatoes and carrots are tender, about 1 hour. Skim off any fat from the top, then spoon the stew over the rice. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

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

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

NANA'S BEEF & BARLEY STEW



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This comes from my grandmother's shoebox of recipes -- and it is good! Perfect in the winter with a nice green salad and plenty of crusty bread. This makes a huge pot -- I usually freeze some to have on hand for a quick dinner. I have also added leftover corn or green beans to this and it is still fabulous. It is not a lot of work -- just the simmering takes some time. But it is worth it.

Provided by Aunt Willie

Categories     Stew

Time 2h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, chopped coarsely
2 garlic cloves, mashed
2 lbs stewing beef, cubed (chuck or round)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef broth (I have used 4 beef bouillon cubes dissoved in 1 1/4 cup boiling water for this)
4 cups water
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper
6 carrots, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
4 celery ribs, trimmed and cut into bite-size chunks
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms
1 cup pearl barley, cooked to package directions

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot.
  • Saute chopped onion, mashed garlic and beef until beef is browned on all sides.
  • Add beef broth, water, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer.
  • Simmer 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add carrots and celery and simmer an additional 30 minutes.
  • You may have to add some more water at this point.
  • Add mushrooms and cooked barley, simmer another 15 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves and serve.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality beef: Choose a chuck roast or another cut of beef with good marbling. This will help ensure that the stew is flavorful and tender.
  • Brown the beef before stewing: Browning the beef in a hot pan before adding it to the stew will help develop flavor and color.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful the stew will be. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and turnips.
  • Add some barley: Barley is a hearty grain that will add substance to the stew. It also helps to thicken the stew and make it more filling.
  • Season the stew well: Be sure to season the stew with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Simmer the stew for at least an hour: The longer you simmer the stew, the more flavorful it will be. Simmer it for at least an hour, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Serve the stew with crusty bread or biscuits: Crusty bread or biscuits are the perfect accompaniment to beef and barley stew. They help to soak up the flavorful broth.

Conclusion:

Beef and barley stew is a hearty, flavorful, and comforting dish 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 delicious beef and barley stew that your family and friends will love. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make a delicious and satisfying meal.

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