Best 7 Italian Beef Barley Stew Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty and comforting goodness of Italian Beef Barley Stew, a classic dish that effortlessly combines the rich flavors of beef, the wholesome texture of barley, and an aromatic symphony of herbs and spices. This delectable stew is not only a culinary delight but also a testament to the versatility of simple ingredients transformed into an extraordinary meal. Prepared in one pot for easy cleanup, this stew features tender beef cubes slow-cooked in a savory broth infused with the essence of garlic, onion, celery, and carrots. Barley adds a delightful chewiness, while a medley of herbs and spices, including oregano, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves, elevates the flavor profile to tantalize your taste buds. As a delightful bonus, discover two additional recipes nestled within this article - a mouthwatering Italian Beef and Barley Soup that offers a lighter, broth-based variation, and a flavorful Italian Beef and Barley Skillet that presents a quick and easy one-pan meal. Embark on a culinary journey with these delectable recipes, perfect for a cozy dinner or a hearty lunch that will warm your soul.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN BEEF BARLEY STEW



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With potatoes, carrots, roast beef and barley, this soup is a hearty meal-in-a-bowl. -Jacqueline Kloess, Iowa City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 pounds), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 medium onions, coarsely chopped
4 celery ribs, thinly sliced
3 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup medium pearl barley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the tomato juice, tomatoes, bay leaf and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat and barley are tender., Discard bay leaf. Serve desired amount. Cool remaining soup; transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen soup: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOM'S ITALIAN BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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The best beef barley soup. Thickens with just the barley. Tastes best in the slow cooker. Serve topped with parmesan cheese and with a salad.

Provided by RUSTEE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds cubed beef chuck roast
5 cups water
4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
½ onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¾ cup uncooked pearl barley
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, combine beef, water, bouillon, onion, tomato sauce, barley, salt and pepper.
  • Cover, and cook on Low for 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 107.4 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 884.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

BEEF BARLEY STEW



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I like barley, so I knew I had to try this beef and barley stew recipe when I ran across it in a newspaper some years ago. It's nice to have a tasty, filling dish that's lower in fat. -June Formanek, Belle Plaine, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 cup medium pearl barley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown meat in oil in batches. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion until crisp-tender. Add the broth, barley, seasonings and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add carrots; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30-40 minutes or until meat and carrots are tender. Add parsley just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 618mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BARLEY BEEF STEW



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Delicious, hearty stew with tons of veggies and meat. Great on a cold day.

Provided by Kat O Connell

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 2h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound cubed beef stew meat
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup sliced carrots
3 cloves minced garlic
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried thyme
⅓ cup pearl barley
2 cups water
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark porter beer
1 cube beef bouillon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Season beef with salt and black pepper; coat with flour, shaking off excess.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pot; cook and stir beef until browned on all sides. Remove beef with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add onion, cabbage, celery, carrots, and garlic; cook and stir until carrots are softened and onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, rosemary, thyme, and barley. Return beef to Dutch oven and continue to cook and stir for 3 minutes.
  • Stir water, beer, and beef bouillon into beef mixture; bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until beef and barley are tender, about 90 minutes. Add brown sugar and vinegar. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 267.1 mg, Sugar 11 g

ITALIAN BEEF STEW



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Looking for a heartwarming meal-in-one on a nippy autumn evening? Try this hearty stew from Margaret Peschke in Hadley, New York. Cube steak makes it quick and economical. Tip: Combine leftover onion soup mix with 1-1/2 cups sour cream for a tasty dip, or with 3 cups water for soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound beef cube steak, chopped
1 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 small potato, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup sliced fresh carrot
1/2 small onion, cut into thin wedges
1/2 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon onion soup mix
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, brown meat over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in the water, tomato sauce, potato, carrot, onion, red pepper, soup mix, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. , Stir in peas; simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 784mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

BEEF AND BARLEY STEW A LA BOURGUIGNON



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This delicious beef stew combines elements of a traditional American beef and barley stew with those of the classic French boeuf bourguignon. I created this for my husband, much to his delight. Guests have raved, too. This is a time-consuming recipe, but I don't think you'll be disappointed. Serve with boiled new potatoes if desired.

Provided by AREENA

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 3h17m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ (1 pound) package thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups thickly sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
5 cloves garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ½ cups red wine
2 fluid ounces cognac
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, crushed
3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
2 ½ cups beef consomme
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons ground thyme
4 bay leaves
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅔ cup pearl barley
1 (8 ounce) package frozen pearl onions, thawed
1 pinch white sugar
1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas
3 tablespoons butter
1 pound crimini mushrooms, quartered
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup cold water
¼ cup minced fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Place beef in a bowl; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Toss with flour to coat, shaking off excess flour.
  • Place bacon in a skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a large stock pot, reserving 2 tablespoons bacon fat in the skillet.
  • Place the floured beef cubes in the still-hot skillet; cook in batches until browned on all sides, 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer beef to the pot with the bacon. Combine the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, celery, chopped onion, carrot, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until tender and lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer vegetables to the pot.
  • Remove the skillet from heat. Pour in red wine and cognac. Return the skillet to heat; light the liquid on fire with a long match or lighter to burn off the alcohol. Transfer the liquid to the pot once the flame has died out.
  • Heat the pot over medium-high heat. Stir in stewed tomatoes, beef broth, consomme, vinegar, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring stew occasionally, until flavors combine, about 1 hour. Add barley; continue cooking until tender, about 1 hour more.
  • Place pearl onions in the previously used skillet with water to cover; boil until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving about 1 inch water in the skillet. Return onions to the skillet; sprinkle with sugar. Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until water evaporates and onions are browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add to the stew; add peas.
  • Melt butter in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add to the stew; remove and discard bay leaves.
  • Mix cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl to make a slurry. Add slurry, 1 1/2 teaspoons at a time, to the stew, bringing to a boil after each addition until desired thickness is reached, 10 to 15 minutes. Garnish stew with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.4 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 84.2 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 1469 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

ALBERTA BEEF BARLEY STEW



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A hearty beef and barley concoction that is sure to warm the heart and soul on the coolest of days. This dish uses ingredients that you can find in most kitchens. Combine them in your slow cooker and in a short while, voila! Your family will be asking for seconds.

Provided by Mike Purll

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups hot water, divided
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
½ large onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 ½ cups pearl barley

Steps:

  • Heat 2 cups water to boiling in a microwave-safe bowl, about 2 minutes. Stir beef bouillon cubes and onion soup mix into boiling water until dissolved.
  • Pour bouillon mixture and remaining 4 cups water into a slow cooker; set cooker on High. Stir beef, potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic into the slow cooker.
  • Cook, covered, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, 4 1/2 to 5 hours. Stir barley into beef mixture; continue cooking until barley is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Turn slow cooker off, remove cover, and allow to cool until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 585.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality beef: Opt for a well-marbled chuck roast or stew meat to ensure tender and flavorful results.
  • Sear the beef: Searing the beef before adding it to the stew enhances its flavor and creates a rich, caramelized crust.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Incorporate a colorful array of vegetables such as carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and mushrooms for added texture and nutrition.
  • Season well: Use a combination of herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper, to create a flavorful broth.
  • Simmer gently: Allow the stew to simmer gently over low heat for at least 1-2 hours, or until the beef is fall-apart tender.
  • Add barley: Stir in pearl barley during the last 30 minutes of cooking to create a hearty and filling stew.
  • Thicken the stew: If desired, thicken the stew by adding a cornstarch slurry or a roux made from butter and flour.

Conclusion:

This hearty and comforting Italian beef barley stew is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a chilly day. With its tender beef, flavorful broth, and wholesome barley, this stew is sure to warm your soul. Whether you serve it with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice, this stew is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give this Italian beef barley stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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