Orange Beef and Barley Stew Recipe

Name: Orange Beef and Barley Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 pounds stewing beef cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks; 4 medium carrots cut into 2 inch pieces; 2 medium onions each cut into 6 wedges; 2 cloves garlic crushed with garlic press; 28-oz plum tomatoes, canned; 13 3/4 ounces beef stock canned (13 3/4ounces); 1 cup red wine dry; 3 each orange zest 3 x 1 inch; 1 each bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup pearl barley

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds stewing beef cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
4 medium carrots cut into 2 inch pieces
2 medium onions each cut into 6 wedges
2 cloves garlic crushed with garlic press
28-oz plum tomatoes, canned
13 3/4 ounces beef stock canned (13 3/4ounces)
1 cup red wine dry
3 each orange zest 3 x 1 inch
1 each bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup pearl barley

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
In 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, in 1 tablespoon hot vegetable oil, cook beef chunks, half at a time, until browned; remove to bowl.
3
In same Dutch oven in 1 more tablespoon hot vegetable oil, cook carrots and onions until browned.
4
Add garlic, cook 1 minute, stirring.
5
Return meat to Dutch oven; add tomatoes with their liquid, beef broth, rd wine, orange peel, bay leaf, and salt.
6
Over high heat, heat to boiling stirring with spoon to break up tomatoes.
7
If you like, transfer mixture to deep 5-quart casserole; cover and bake 45 to 60 minutes longer until beef and barley are tender.
8
Discard bay leaf.

710

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 1/2 pounds stewing beef cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks, 4 medium carrots cut into 2 inch pieces, 2 medium onions each cut into 6 wedges, and more.

Yes, Orange 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.

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Orange Beef and Barley Stew

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