Beef Stew With Barley Crock Pot Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Stew With Barley Crock Pot

• Stewing Beef
• Cooking Oil
• Onion
• Barley
• Dried Thyme
• Dried Marjoram
• Dried Rosemary
• Black Peppercorns
• Diced Tomatoes
• Garlic Cloves
• Potatoes
• Carrots
• Beef Broth
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Paprika (optional, for garnish)

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).