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

Nostorian
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I made this stew in my slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly! The beef was fall-apart tender, and the barley was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamiecee Pinnock
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This stew was a disappointment. The beef was tough and the barley was undercooked. I also found the stew to be bland.


LaTainya Robinson
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I've tried several different Italian beef barley stew recipes, and this one is by far the best. The flavor is amazing, and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.


ch Sarfraz
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover roast beef. It's also a very affordable meal to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Ssembiito Julius
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I made this stew for my family, and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up. It's a great recipe for a busy weeknight.


Bishal Tamang Official
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This stew was a lifesaver on a cold winter night! It was so easy to make and so comforting. I loved the combination of beef and barley, and the vegetables added a nice touch of flavor.


Akhi Master
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this stew! The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Yeasin Chowdhury
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This stew was easy to make and very flavorful. I used leftover pot roast, and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Festus Omwoyo
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I've made this stew several times, and it's always a hit! I love the hearty flavor of the beef and barley, and the vegetables add a nice touch of sweetness. I usually serve it with a side of crusty bread.


Will Stuart
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This stew was just okay. I found the beef to be a bit tough, and the barley was overcooked. I also thought the stew was a bit bland.


Nazmul Riaz
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I made this stew for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I received several requests for the recipe. The stew was easy to make, and the ingredients were easy to find.


shai Thapa
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This stew was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The beef was fall-apart tender, and the barley was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Zav
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This Italian Beef Barley Stew was a hit with my family! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the barley added a nice heartiness to the stew. I also loved the addition of the vegetables, which made the stew even more flavorful.


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