Best 9 Beef And Barley Stew Recipes

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**Beef and Barley Stew: A Hearty and Flavorful Classic**

Beef and barley stew is a timeless dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. This comforting stew is characterized by tender chunks of beef, hearty barley, and a rich, flavorful broth. It is often made with vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions, and seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices. Beef and barley stew is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. You can use different cuts of beef, such as chuck roast or stew meat, and add your favorite vegetables. You can also adjust the seasonings to create a stew that is mild, spicy, or somewhere in between. No matter how you make it, beef and barley stew is sure to warm your body and soul on a cold winter day.

This article provides three delicious recipes for beef and barley stew. The first recipe is a classic beef and barley stew made with chuck roast, barley, carrots, celery, onions, and a variety of seasonings. The second recipe is a slow cooker beef and barley stew that is perfect for busy weeknights. Simply throw all of the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it cook on low for 8-10 hours. The third recipe is a Guinness beef and barley stew that adds a unique flavor to the dish. This stew is made with Guinness stout, chuck roast, barley, carrots, celery, onions, and a variety of seasonings. No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this hearty and flavorful classic.

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BEEF AND BARLEY STEW



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 pound stew beef
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 cups AB's Beefy Broth, recipe follows
1/2 cup pearl barley
3 large carrots, peeled, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Malt, balsamic or sherry vinegar, for serving
Vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
3 pounds combined beef shank and oxtail pieces
2 onions, quartered
2 ribs celery, halved
2 carrots, halved
3 cloves garlic
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 quarts water

Steps:

  • Brown the beef in the pressure cooker over high heat, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any fat. Add the tomatoes, broth and barley and return to high heat. Close the pressure cooker and bring to up to full pressure. Reduce the heat until the cooker barley hisses, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Release the pressure using the cooker's release device (read the manual), or cool the cooker by running cold water over the lid for 30 seconds. Open carefully, remove the lid and add the vegetables, herbs, salt and pepper.
  • Put the lid back on the pressure cooker and heat to full pressure over high heat. Reduce the heat to maintain pressure and cook another 10 minutes. Release the pressure as above. Remove the lid and cool for 5 minutes, and then serve with vinegar.
  • Place the pressure cooker over high heat. Oil and salt the oxtail and shank pieces then sear in batches. Add the remaining ingredients and cover with water, being careful not to fill above the cookers "maximum fill" line. Bring to a boil and skim off any foam that gathers at the surface. Cover and lock the lid. Once the pressure builds up inside the cooker, reduce the heat so that you barely hear hissing from the pot. Cook for 50 minutes.
  • Release the pressure using your cooker's release device (read the manual), or cool the cooker by running cold water over the lid for 30 seconds. Carefully open the lid and strain , squeezing the solids before feeding to the compost pile or the dogs. Strain through a fine sieve or several layers of cheesecloth. Season and serve or use as a base for other soup recipes.

CHEF JOHN'S BEEF AND BARLEY STEW



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This beautiful bowl of beef and barley would be perfect for your next super-storm. When it comes to stick-to-your-ribs stews, it doesn't get any better than shank. There's so much gelatin-producing connective tissue, that it makes an especially satisfying sauce for your meat and grain.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 3h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 thick slices beef shank
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
⅔ cup diced celery
⅔ cup diced carrots
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ cup pearl barley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
1 tablespoon freshly grated raw horseradish, or to taste

Steps:

  • Season beef all over with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over high heat. Cook beef in hot oil until browned on both sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and stir onion into the same pot with a pinch of salt. Cook and stir until onion is soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir garlic into onion; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir tomato paste into onion mixture; cook and stir until tomato paste is brick red, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour broth into onion mixture. Add celery, carrots, bay leaf, and rosemary. Return beef with any accumulated juices to pot; push beef down to cover with cooking liquid.
  • Bring broth mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until beef is fork-tender, 2 to 3 hours. Transfer beef to a bowl.
  • Pour barley into cooking liquid, bring to a simmer, and cook until barley is tender, about 45 minutes. Return beef to pot, cover the pot, and cook until heated through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt. Ladle stew into bowls and garnish with parsley and horseradish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 57.4 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1200.3 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

VEGETABLE, BEEF, AND BARLEY STEW



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Start simmering this robust fall stew in the morning, and its irresistible flavors will greet you at dinner time. Some slow cookers have a stovetop-safe insert, so you can do all the cooking in one pot. If yours does not, use a skillet and then transfer the ingredients to the slow cooker.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Coarse salt and pepper
1 pound beef chuck, cut into 3 pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 thyme sprigs
4 cups chicken or beef broth, divided
1/2 pound small potatoes, halved
1/2 medium butternut squash (1 pound), peeled and diced medium (2 cups)
1/2 cup pearl barley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Season beef with salt and cook until pieces are browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker.
  • To the skillet, add remaining tablespoon oil, the garlic, and thyme and saute until fragrant, 1 minute. Add 2 cups broth and cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Transfer mixture to slow cooker.
  • Add potatoes, squash, barley, 2 cups water, and remaining 2 cups broth to slow cooker, cover, and cook on high until meat is very tender, 4 hours (or 8 hours on low). Using two forks, shred beef. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

BEEF, BEAN AND BARLEY STEW



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My husband loves this quicker, hearty version of an old-time favorite! Lower-salt ingredients also work well. Use the simmer time to call a friend, start the wash, or help the kids with homework! Makes great leftovers too! Serve with crusty French bread, or hearty whole wheat slices! Enjoy!

Provided by clovercottage

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound cubed beef stew meat
1 small onion, chopped
1 pinch salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
3 ½ cups water
1 cup peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
1 potato, cubed
2 carrots, chopped
¼ medium head cabbage, shredded
⅓ cup quick-cooking barley
1 (14.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon caraway seeds

Steps:

  • Coat a large pot or Dutch oven with cooking spray. Place over medium heat and cook beef until brown. Stir in onion and cook until translucent. Drain fat. Stir in salt, pepper and garlic and cook 1 minute. Pour in beef broth, water and tomatoes. Stir in potato, carrots, cabbage, barley and beans. And season with oregano, basil, rosemary and caraway. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 421 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND BARLEY STEW



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Somehow barley makes every soup better, and it's the same with this satisfying blend of beef, frozen and fresh vegetables, and simple seasonings.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 12h15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. boneless beef round steak (1/2 inch thick), trimmed of fat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cups frozen cut green beans
1 cup shredded carrots (1 to 2 medium)
1/2 cup uncooked regular pearl barley
1 (4.5-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (12-oz.) jar mushroom gravy
2 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons beef-flavor instant bouillon
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients; mix well.
  • Cover; cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 1110 mg, Sugar 4 g

SUNNY'S BEEF AND BARLEY STEW WITH CRUSTY PEPPER BREAD



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 3h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds USDA choice beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup baby-cut carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch discs
1 parsnip, peeled and chopped
1 stalk celery, trimmed and chopped
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
2 cups dry red wine, such as shiraz
1 or 2 bay leaves
4 cups beef broth
1 cup pearled barley
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Crusty Pepper Bread, for serving
Half a French baguette, cut diagonally into 1-inch slices
6 to 8 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Trace and cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the size of the top of the Dutch oven to use as a lid. Set aside.
  • In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the butter and olive oil. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper and, when the pan is hot enough, add the beef. Be careful to cook the beef in batches if there isn't enough space. (Overcrowding will cause steaming, not searing.) Sear the cubes on each, and side then remove to a plate with a slotted spoon. In the fat left from the searing, add the carrots, parsnip, celery, onions, thyme, paprika, a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of pepper. Saute until tender, about 8 minutes. Raise the heat and pour in the wine. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up any bits on the bottom of the pan. Raise the heat to a simmer, and then add the beef cubes back to the pot along with the bay leaves and beef broth. Cover with the prepared parchment paper and cook in the oven for 2 hours.
  • At the 2 hour mark, remove the parchment, taste, and season with salt, if needed. Add the barley, and stir in 1 cup of water if the stew looks too dry. Cook, covered with the actual lid for this step, until the barley is cooked through and tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with Crusty Pepper Bread.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides. Place on a baking sheet and bake until the edges of the bread just begin to turn golden, about 10 minutes.

BEEF AND BARLEY STEW



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This is a very hearty beef and barley stew, but the subtle wine with portobello mushrooms, thyme and bay leaves make it special enough to serve to company. -Diane Werner

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced celery
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 cup water
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup beef broth
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cold water
1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef in oil until meat is no longer pink. Add the carrots, onion and celery; cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Add the mushrooms, stewed tomatoes, water, wine, broth, bay leaves, salt, thyme and pepper. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add barley; cover and simmer 45 minutes longer or until barley and meat are tender. , Combine flour and cold water until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Discard bay leaves. Stir in balsamic vinegar just before serving. Sprinkle each serving with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

HEARTY BEEF AND BARLEY STEW



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I have made this recipe out of my crock pot book many times, "Rival Crock Pot, Slow cooker Favoites". My husband says it's his favorite.

Provided by KGCOOK

Categories     Stew

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups baby carrots
1 (10 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced (I use 1 lb. (or more)
1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (1 ounce) envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets onion soup mix
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, diced and undrained
2 cups water
3/4 cup green peas, frozen
3/4 cup pearl barley, uncooked
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In crock pot layer carrots, mushrooms, and beef.
  • Combine soup mix, broth, Worcestershire, tomatoes, water, and barley, pour over beef.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Stir in peas and cook, covered 5 minutes or until heated through.
  • Season if desired with salt and pepper.
  • I serve this with a crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.5, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 48.8, Sodium 684.1, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 5, Protein 21.8

BEEF, BARLEY, AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW WITH BLUE CHEESE CROUTONS



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef

Yield 6 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 17

1+3/4 lb boneless beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
5 tbs all-purpose flour
4+1\2 tbs unsalted butter (1+1\2 tbs softened
1 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
2 large leeks (white and light-green parts only), halved and thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium ribs selery, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
6 cups lower-dalt chicken broth
2/3 cup pearl barley
3 dried bay leaves
1 tbs finely chopped fresh sage
1 tsp nutmeg
1 small butternut squash 9about 1+1\2 lb) peeled, seeded and cut into 1\2-inch cubes--about 3+1\2 cups
1\4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley ( I used a hand full of dried)
1\4 cup half-half

Steps:

  • Position a rack in center of oven and heat to 350 Season the beef with 1 tsp salt and 1\4 tsp pepper and then toss in large bowl with 2 tbs flour. Heat 1tbs of the butter and oil in a 5+1\2-6 qt Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cok half the beef until browned on several sides. Using slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a plate, Repeat with teh remaining beef Melt 2 tbs of butter in the pot. Add the leeks, carrots, celery and a pinch of salt, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the wine and cook , scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon, until evaporated, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in remaing 3tbs flour and cook for one minute. Whisk in 5 cups broth, stir in the barley, bay leaves,sage ,nutmeg, 1\2 tsp salt and the beef along with any accumalted juices. Bring to a boil. Cove the pot snugly with foil and then a tight fitting lid and braise in the oven until the beef is almost tender, about 1 hour. Stir in the squash and remaining 1 cup broth. Cover with foil and lid and continue to braise until beef and squash are very tender, about 30 mintues more. Remove and dicard bay leaves from the stew an stir in the parsley and half and half. Season to taste with salt and pepper if want the croutons 3oz crumbled blue cheese ( about 3/4 cup) 3 tbs finely chopped walnuts 18 1\2 inch thick baguette slices In a small bowl combine the softened 1+1\2 tbs buter with the blue cheese, walnuts and 1\2 tsp petter. Spread mixture evenly onto the baguette slices. Transer to a baking sheet Position a rack about 8in from the broiler and heat the broiler on high. Broil until deep golden-brown and crisp (2-3 minutes) Serve with the stew

Tips:

  • Use a Dutch oven or large pot with a heavy bottom to evenly distribute heat and prevent scorching.
  • Brown the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot and ensure even cooking.
  • Use a variety of vegetables for a more flavorful and colorful stew.
  • Add the barley in the last 30 minutes of cooking to prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Season the stew to taste with salt, pepper, and herbs.
  • Serve the stew with a side of crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Beef and barley stew is a hearty, flavorful, and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its tender beef, chewy barley, and an array of vegetables, it is a meal that is both satisfying and nutritious. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your own preferences. So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and enjoy the delicious aroma of beef and barley stew filling your home.

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