Hearty Beef and Barley Stew with Root Vegetables

Ingredients

- 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup barley
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients: Ensure all vegetables are peeled and chopped as per the instructions above. Set aside.

2. Brown the Beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove beef from the pot and set aside.

3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and begins to caramelize, about 4 minutes.

4. Deglaze Pot: Pour in a small amount of beef broth to deglaze the pot, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.

5. Combine Ingredients: Return the browned beef to the pot. Add remaining beef broth, barley, carrots, potatoes, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Stir to combine all ingredients.

6. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the barley is tender and the flavors are well melded.

7. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if desired. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.

8. Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls and enjoy a warm, filling dinner.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT1H15M
1 hour and 15 minutes
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Total Time

: PT1H35M
1 hour and 35 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

beef stew, barley recipe, root vegetables, hearty dinner, stove cooking, comfort food, savory stew, beef and barley, beef broth recipe, root vegetable stew

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1,200

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