Braised Beef With Barley Recipe

Name: Braised Beef With Barley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 boneless chuck roast (2 to 2-1/2 lbs); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup pearl barley; 1 cup frozen peas; 1/3 cup sour cream, optional

Servings: persons

1 boneless chuck roast (2 to 2-1/2 lbs)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup pearl barley
1 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup sour cream, optional

1
In a dutch oven over medium heat, brown roast in oil.
2
Remove roast and set aside.
3
Drain, reserving 1 Tbsp of drippings.
4
Saute onion, mushrooms and garlic in drippings until tender.
5
Return roast to pan.
6
Add broth, bay leaf, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
8
Add barley.
9
Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until meat and barley are tender.
10
Add peas; cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until peas are tender.
11
Discard bay leaf.
12
Set the roast and barley aside; keep warm.
13
If desired, add sour cream to pan juices; stir until heated through.
14
Slice roast; serve with barley and gravy.

146

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 boneless chuck roast (2 to 2-1/2 lbs), 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Braised Beef With Barley 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.

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Braised Beef With Barley

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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