Metric Jester's Barley Stew Recipe

Name: Metric Jester's Barley Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 lb stewing beef (1/2 inch beef cubes); 1 tablespoon montreal steak spice; 1 tablespoon oil; 4 ounces white mushrooms, sliced; 2 medium onions; 3 celery ribs; 3 medium carrots; 1 cup barley; 6 cups beef stock (hot preferred) or 6 cups water (hot preferred); 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram (not optional); 1 cup rinsed pot barley

Servings: persons

1 -2 lb stewing beef (1/2 inch beef cubes)
1 tablespoon montreal steak spice
1 tablespoon oil
4 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
2 medium onions
3 celery ribs
3 medium carrots
1 cup barley
6 cups beef stock (hot preferred) or 6 cups water (hot preferred)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram (not optional)
1 cup rinsed pot barley

1
toss beef cubes and muschroom slices with montreal steak spice, then coat with oil.
2
Sear beef and mushrooms in dutch oven.
3
add onions and stir fry until onions are just starting to get soft.
4
add celery, carrots, and potatoes stir and wait 3-5 minutes for food to warm up.
5
add beef stock (water) all at once if hot, or slowly if cold.
6
add barley and spices and then stir until combined.
7
simmer for up to 4 hours, but it's cooked after 1.
8
If using a slow cooker: start with the barley and liquid, and then using the same pan, sear beef and add, brown mushrooms and add, fry onions, celery and carrots then add, de-glaze pan and top off with spices.
9
cook for 6 to 8 hours.

188

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Protein

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -2 lb stewing beef (1/2 inch beef cubes), 1 tablespoon montreal steak spice, 1 tablespoon oil, 4 ounces white mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Metric Jester's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Metric Jester's Barley Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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