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Beef and Barley Stew
This Beef and Barley Stew is wholesome, hearty, and positively packed with flavor!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 409 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds beef sirloin tip , cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms , cleaned and quartered
- 2 cups fresh spinach , chopped
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme , or 1 teaspoon dried
- 2 teaspoons fresh oregano , or 1 teaspoon dried
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , divided
- 1 large onion , diced
- 1 large carrot , diced
- 1 stalk celery , diced
- 1 cup dry red wine (e.g., pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon)
- 3 1/2 cups quality beef broth
- 1 large bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup quick cooking barley
- 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley , chopped
Instructions
- Pat the beef cubes dry with a paper towel and season with salt.Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the beef cubes on all sides, working in batches so as to not overcrowd. Use a slotted spoon to remove the beef and set aside.
- Heat the remaining tablespoons of olive oil and add the onion, carrot and celery to the Dutch oven. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, spinach, garlic and herbs and cook for another minute. Return the beef to the pot and add the wine, beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, salt and stir to combine.
- Two cooking methods: 1) Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Cover the Dutch oven and cook on the lowest rack for about 2 hours or until the beef is fork tender.2) Bring to a boil on the stove top, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 60-90 minutes or until the beef is fork tender.
- While the stew is cooking, add the barley to the water in a medium pot, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Add the barley to the stew and continue to cook for at least 10 more minutes, preferably up to an hour. The longer the stew cooks the more tender the beef and flavorful the stew will be. Add salt and pepper to taste.Serve the stew garnished with fresh parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
409kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
765mg
(32%)
Potassium
1384mg
(40%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3170IU
(63%)
Vitamin C
15.3mg
(17%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
5.6mg
(31%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 765mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1384mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3170IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 15.3mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5.6mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.