Savory Beef and Barley Stew Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours

This hearty beef and barley stew is an ideal choice for a comforting fall dinner. Packed with tender beef, nutritious barley, and a variety of vegetables, it embodies the essence of savory food perfect for chilly evenings.

This recipe is straightforward and requires basic cooking techniques, making it a great option for winter recipes and fall dinner ideas. You can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your taste.

Hearty Beef and Barley Stew Recipe

This beef and barley stew features succulent chunks of beef simmered with barley, carrots, and celery in a rich broth. The recipe takes about 2 hours from start to finish and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup pearl barley
4 cups beef broth
2 cups water
2 medium carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Brown the Beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Combine Ingredients: Return the beef to the pot. Add barley, beef broth, water, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender and barley is cooked.
Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.