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Beef and Barley Stew

Savory Beef and Barley Stew for Cozy Nights at Home

This Beef and Barley Stew combines tender beef, chewy barley, and vegetables for a cozy, comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew Base
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck Roast cut into 1/2 inch chunks
  • 28 ounces Diced Tomatoes with juices
  • 4 cups Beef Broth regular strength
  • 1 cup Pearled Barley avoid quick cooking or hulled barley
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn Kernels fresh is fine but might need a cooking time adjustment
  • 1 medium Onion sliced
  • 2 stalks Celery sliced
  • 2 medium Carrots sliced to uniform size
  • 1 large Russet Potato cubed and added last few hours
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust according to dietary needs
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil or fresh if you prefer
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh if you prefer

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Beef and Barley Stew
  1. Combine beef chuck roast, diced tomatoes with juices, beef broth, pearled barley, frozen corn, sliced onion, diced celery, and carrots in a slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle in garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, dried basil, and oregano. Stir gently to mix.
  3. Set slow cooker to cook on low for 11 to 12 hours or on high for 8 to 9 hours.
  4. About 3 hours before the cooking time ends, add cubed russet potatoes.
  5. Once cooking time is up, taste and adjust seasonings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the stew by adding other vegetables, and store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.

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