Beef and Barley Stew Recipe

Name: Beef and Barley Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs extra lean stewing beef, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1-inch pieces; pepper; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; nonstick cooking spray; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 cup sliced carrot; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley; ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 5 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1 cup water; 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 cup coarsely chopped roma tomato (plum); 8 ounces sliced mushrooms; ½ cup medium barley; 1 cup frozen peas

Servings: persons

2 lbs extra lean stewing beef, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1-inch pieces
pepper
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
nonstick cooking spray
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup sliced carrot
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
5 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 cup water
2 cups potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup coarsely chopped roma tomato (plum)
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
½ cup medium barley
1 cup frozen peas

1
Season meat to taste with pepper and toss with flour.
2
Spray a 6 quart Dutch over with nonstick cooking spray and cook meat over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Add onion and garlic, and saute for 2-3 more minutes.
4
Add carrots, parsley, and thyme and saute for another 3-5 minutes.
5
Add broth and water and bring to a boil, scraping bottom of the pan.
6
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
7
Add potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms, and barley.
8
Return to boiling, lower the heat and continue to cook, covered, over low heat for 45-50 minutes or until the meat and vegetables are tender and barley is cooked.
9
Add peas, stirring for one minute.

1404

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

164

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs extra lean stewing beef, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1-inch pieces, pepper, ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, nonstick cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Beef and Barley Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef and Barley Stew

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