Beef & Barley Stew : Slow Cooker or Instant Pot

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4.7

75 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    314 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Beef & Barley Stew : Slow Cooker or Instant Pot

Hearty and delicious beef and barley stew, perfect for a comforting dinner at the end of the day. Make it in your Instant Pot or your slow cooker.

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Ingredients

Servings

Beef

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-2 pounds of stewing beef cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup flour

Remaining Ingredients

  • 1 medium white or yellow onion diced
  • 3-4 carrots washed and cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 3 large russet potatoes cubed
  • 1 7 oz. package white mushrooms sliced
  • 2-3 tablespoons minced garlic 
  • 1/3 cup red wine
  • 4 cups of beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup pearl barley
  • fresh parsley to garnish if desired
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Instructions

Slow Cooker Instructions

  1. Whisk together the flour, salt and pepper. In a large frying pan heat the oil. Add in the beef and fry until it's browned.Place in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix until combined. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Serve with biscuits or garlic bread.

Instant Pot Directions

  1. Whisk together the flour, salt and pepper. Place the beef in the flour mixture and toss until the beef is coated. Shake off the excess. In the bottom of your Instant Pot, heat the oil using the saute button. Add in the beef and cook until browned.
  2. Add in the rest of the ingredients and then stir until combined. Use the soup button and cook for 30 minutes. You can either release the steam manually or let it naturally release, the choice is up to you.  Stir and serve. 

You can also simmer this on the stove top until the barley is cooked and the vegetables are soft.

Notes

  • All calories and info are based on a third party calculator and are an estimate. Actual nutritional info will vary with brands used, your measuring methods etc.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 314kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 692mg (29%) Potassium 809mg (23%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 3890IU (78%) Vitamin C 8.4mg (9%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 3.4mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 314 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 314kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 692mg 29%
Potassium 809mg 17%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 3890IU 78%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 9%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 3.4mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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