Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Stew

15 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 8HRS 25MINS

Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Stew

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3 ratings
This hearty slow-cooking stew freezes well and reheats beautifully.
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This hearty slow-cooking stew freezes well and reheats beautifully.
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A Hint of Rosemary
Hi, I'm Rosemary! I am a stay-at-home mom who loves to spend time in my kitchen, prepare food for my family, and am always on the lookout for good gluten-free recipes!
http://www.ahintofrosemary.com/

8HRS 25MINS

Total Time

$2.92

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Ingredients

Servings
8
us / metric
Beef Stock
960 mL
Beef Stock
Onion
225 g
Chopped Onions
Barley
200 g
Barley, hulled
Water
240 mL
Water
Celery
150 g
Sliced Celery
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Garlic
6 cloves
Garlic, minced
Fresh Thyme
4 sprigs
Tomato Paste
4 Tbsp
Tomato Paste
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Olive Oil, divided
Beef Chuck
905 g
Beef Chuck, cubed, divided
Carrot
375 g
Carrots
cut into 1-inch pieces
Fresh Parsley
to taste
Fresh Parsley, chopped
for garnish
optional

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
386
Fat
17.9 g
Protein
27.3 g
Carbs
30.3 g
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A Hint of Rosemary
Hi, I'm Rosemary! I am a stay-at-home mom who loves to spend time in my kitchen, prepare food for my family, and am always on the lookout for good gluten-free recipes!
http://www.ahintofrosemary.com/

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In a 6-quart slow cooker, stir together Beef Stock (960 mL), Onions (225 g), Barley (200 g), Water (240 mL), Celery (150 g), Kosher Salt (1 tsp), Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp), and Garlic (6 cloves).
step 1 In a 6-quart slow cooker, stir together Beef Stock (960 mL), Onions (225 g), Barley (200 g), Water (240 mL), Celery (150 g), Kosher Salt (1 tsp), Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp), and Garlic (6 cloves).
step 2
Add Fresh Thyme (4 sprigs) and Bay Leaves (3), then dollop Tomato Paste (4 Tbsp) on top.
step 2 Add Fresh Thyme (4 sprigs) and Bay Leaves (3), then dollop Tomato Paste (4 Tbsp) on top.
step 3
Heat the Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the Beef Chuck (455 g) and cook until well-browned, about 6 minutes, turning once. Add the first batch of browned beef cubes to the slow cooker.
step 3 Heat the Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the Beef Chuck (455 g) and cook until well-browned, about 6 minutes, turning once. Add the first batch of browned beef cubes to the slow cooker.
step 4
Repeat with the remaining Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) and Beef Chuck (455 g). Scatter the Carrots (375 g) over the beef.
step 4 Repeat with the remaining Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) and Beef Chuck (455 g). Scatter the Carrots (375 g) over the beef.
step 5
Cover and cook on low until meat and grains are tender, about 8 hours.
step 5 Cover and cook on low until meat and grains are tender, about 8 hours.
step 6
Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Ladle the stew into 8 bowls, then sprinkle with Fresh Parsley (to taste). Serve and enjoy!
step 6 Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Ladle the stew into 8 bowls, then sprinkle with Fresh Parsley (to taste). Serve and enjoy!
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