Beef and Barley Stew (Slow-Cooker )
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
15 Servings
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Calories
195 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Beef and Barley Stew (Slow-Cooker )
Description
This Beef and Barley Stew uses one-inch cubes of beef browned in a skillet to develop a caramelized surface. Onions and carrots are sautéed lightly, followed by mushrooms, which add earthiness. These ingredients are layered in a slow cooker with barley, bay leaves, broth concentrate, salt, and pepper.
The stew is cooked on high heat for 2 to 4 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and the barley to plump. The slow cooking method melds the flavors and produces a thick, satisfying stew perfect for cool days.
Served hot, this stew can function as a complete meal on its own or accompanied by bread or a simple green salad. Checking periodically ensures the barley and beef reach desired doneness without overcooking.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb beef one inch cubes
- 1 onion diced
- 1 carrot chopped
- 1 1/2 cup barley
- 1 1/2 lb mushrooms sliced
- 1 tbsp broth concentrate beef or chicken base, Better Than Bouillon brand
- 4 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper adjust to taste, ground
Instructions
- Preheat a deep skillet over high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides. Remove the meat from the skillet and place it into the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, sauté the carrots and onion and cook until they are lightly browned. Place them into the slow cooker.
- Next, brown mushrooms in the same skillet and add to the slow cooker.
- Add barley, bay leaves, Better than Bouillon broth concentrate, and salt to the slow cooker. Fill the slow cooker with enough water to cover 2/3rds of the ingredients (about 2.5 cups).
- Depending on the size and power of your slow cooker, cook on high for 2-4 hours. Check the stew periodically to gauge doneness. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 503mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 376mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 686IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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