Barley Stroganoff Stew Recipe

Warm up on a chilly evening with this rich and satisfying Barley Stroganoff Stew! Tender barley, savory beef, and creamy sour cream combine in a comforting dish perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in. This recipe offers both stovetop and slow cooker options for your convenience.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 577.1 kcal
Protein 73g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barley Stroganoff Stew

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • Not specified in recipe
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • Not specified in recipe
  • Not specified in recipe
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

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How to Make Barley Stroganoff Stew

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 3-4 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Brown 1 lb ground beef, 1 medium onion (chopped), and 2 cloves garlic (minced) until the beef is cooked through and the onions are softened.
  2. Stir in 1 cup pearl barley, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 cup beef broth, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
  4. Add 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced) to the stew.
  5. Continue to cook for 15 more minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup sour cream until smooth. Do not boil after adding sour cream.
  7. Serve the stew hot over cooked noodles or rice.
  8. **Slow Cooker Instructions:**
  9. Reduce beef broth to 1/2 cup.
  10. Combine all ingredients except mushrooms and sour cream in a slow cooker.
  11. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
  12. Stir in mushrooms.
  13. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes.
  14. Turn off heat and stir in sour cream. Do not boil after adding sour cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

54 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

77g

Carbs

8g