Beef Barley Stew Recipe

When the temperature starts to drop and the days become shorter, there's nothing quite like a hearty stew to warm you up and fill your belly. One of the most comforting and satisfying stews is beef barley stew. This classic recipe is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for cozy fall and winter evenings.

Beef barley stew is a timeless and versatile dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a simple yet incredibly flavorful one-pot meal that combines tender beef, hearty barley, and an...

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced celery
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 cup water
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup beef broth
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅓ cup uncooked medium pearl barley
¼ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup cold water
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Minced fresh parsley

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Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

In a Dutch oven, cook beef in oil until meat is no longer pink. Add the carrots, onion, celery and garlic; cook for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, stewed tomatoes, water, wine, broth, bay leaves, salt, thyme and pepper.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add barley; cover and simmer 45 minutes longer or until barley and meat are tender.

Combine flour and cold water until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Discard bay leaves. Stir in balsamic vinegar just before serving. Sprinkle each serving with parsley if desired.

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