How to Make Alberta Beef Barley Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

Alberta Beef Barley Stew is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for those chilly winter nights. This classic Canadian recipe is a staple in many households, and for good reason - it's delicious, filling, and easy to make. The combination of tender Alberta beef, flavorful vegetables, and hearty barley creates a satisfying meal that will leave you feeling warm and content.

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups hot water, divided
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ large onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 ½ cups pearl barley

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat 2 cups water to boiling in a microwave-safe bowl, about 2 minutes. Stir beef bouillon cubes and onion soup mix into boiling water until dissolved.
  • Pour bouillon mixture and remaining 4 cups water into a slow cooker; set cooker on High. Stir beef, potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic into the slow cooker.
  • Cook, covered, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, 4 1/2 to 5 hours. Stir barley into beef mixture; continue cooking until barley is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Turn slow cooker off, remove cover, and allow to cool until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    374 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 585mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 910mg