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.

Najrodin Khan
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This stew is so comforting and delicious. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Miah Augustin
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This is one of my favorite stew recipes. It's so easy to make and always comes out perfect.


Beatrice Victoria
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I love that this stew can be made in a slow cooker. It's so easy to just throw everything in the pot in the morning and have a delicious meal ready for dinner.


Abia Vai
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This stew is so hearty and flavorful. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Txch Playz
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I've never had pineapple in a stew before, but it was surprisingly good. This stew is definitely a keeper.


Jessica Hilbert
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This stew is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I highly recommend it.


Riaj Uddin Riaj Uddin
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I love the addition of pineapple to this stew. It gives it a unique and delicious flavor.


Mr GAMING 091
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This is my go-to stew recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Keobone Mogapi
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Adiappan Ponraj
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This stew is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Bhzad habtani
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I love that this stew can be made in a slow cooker. It's so easy to just throw everything in the pot in the morning and have a delicious meal ready for dinner.


Taleen Toto
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Angela Koonce
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I wasn't sure about the pineapple in this stew, but I'm glad I tried it. It adds a really nice sweetness that balances out the savory flavors of the beef and barley.


Garth R (radzinskyx)
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This stew is easy to make and always comes out great. I highly recommend it.


Kanwal Ahmed
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I love the combination of beef, barley, and pineapple in this stew. It's so unique and flavorful.


Daniel Lyimo
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This stew is so comforting and delicious. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Michael Teklay
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.


Orla Goodey
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This is one of my favorite stew recipes. It's so easy to make and always comes out perfect.


Sardar Asim
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I made this stew for my family last night and they all loved it! Even my picky eater son went back for seconds.


Not Piny
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This stew was absolutely delicious! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the barley added a nice heartiness to the dish. I also loved the pop of sweetness from the pineapple.