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RCI-SP.003.0025.001

Beef and Barley Stew

United States | Meat | Stews - This hearty stew can be prepared from freezer to table in under 2 h

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced

Ingredients

  • (1.25kg) beef
    cubed
    3 pounds
  • white onion
    diced
    1 unit
  • cubed potatoes
    4 unit
  • (240g) barley
    1 cup
  • (60g) flour
    ¼ cup
  • tomato paste
    1 can
  • can diced tomatoes
    1 small
  • slug Worcestershire sauce
    1 unit
  • bunch parsley
    1 unit
  • salt
    pepper, paprika to taste
    1 unit
  • thyme
    1 teaspoon
  • marjoram
    2 teaspoons
  • vegetable oil
    2 tablespoons
  • cartons beef broth
    2 unit
  • (450g) mushrooms
    1 lb
  • pkg frozen green beans
    1 unit
  • halved garlic
    3 cloves
  • celery
    3 stalks
  • carrots
    4 large
  • water
    enough to cover all ingredients in pot
    1 unit

Method

1
Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika on a plate, and dredge the cubed beef in the flour mixture.
2
Add the oil to a Dutch oven or large saucepan on medium high heat. Brown the beef in the oil.
3
When the beef is evenly browned on all sides, add the water, beef broth, bay leaf, onion, carrots and barley. Allow to come to a simmer and reduce heat.
4
Allow to simmer for 1 to 1½ hours, until the meat is tender. Remove the bay leaf and serve with noodles or rice.