Beef Stew With Barley Crock Pot Recipe

This hearty, flavorful beef stew, slow-cooked to perfection in your crock-pot, is a comforting classic. A unique blend of spices and the satisfying chew of barley make this recipe a family favorite. No gravy needed! Get ready for tender beef and a rich, deeply satisfying broth.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 625 mins
Calories 313.4 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 4.4 (9 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Stew With Barley Crock Pot

  • 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Dried Marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Garlic Cloves
  • 1 cup chopped potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • fresh parsley, for garnish
  • paprika, for garnish

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How to Make Beef Stew With Barley Crock Pot

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown 1.5 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes, along with 1 large chopped onion. Transfer the browned beef and onion to a 6-quart crock-pot.
  2. Add 1 cup pearl barley, 2 cups beef broth, 1 cup chopped carrots, 1 cup chopped celery, 1 cup chopped potatoes (about 2 medium), 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the crock-pot. Stir well to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the beef is incredibly tender and the barley is cooked through.
  4. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of paprika (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

11g

Carbs

13g

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