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Beef and Barley Stew

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A hearty and flavorful stew combining tender beef, vegetables, and pearl barley for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 455 g stewing beef, uncooked

Vegetables

  • 200 g onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 300 g carrots, finely chopped
  • 125 g mushrooms, chopped

Broth

  • 720 ml chicken stock
  • 720 ml beef stock
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste

Spices & Herbs

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (not smoked)

Greens

  • 3 to 4 handfuls chopped kale
  • 125 g pearl barley, uncooked

Seasonings

  • to taste salt and black pepper

Other

  • as needed cooking oil spray (I used avocado)

Instructions 

  • Spray a large pot with cooking oil spray and brown the beef in batches, then set aside.
  • Cook the onion until softened, then add garlic, carrots, mushrooms, herbs, paprika, tomato paste, and deglaze with a splash of stock.
  • Add the beef back to the pot, pour in all the stock, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 30 minutes.
  • Add pearl barley and continue simmering for 45 minutes until tender. Add kale in the last 10 minutes.
  • Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

This stew is perfect for a comforting family dinner and can be stored for leftovers.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Homestyle
Keyword: Beef