Beef and Barley Stew
Beef and Barley Stew is a hearty, one-pot comfort meal loaded with tender beef, nutty pearl barley, and wholesome vegetables simmered in a rich savory broth. This classic Beef and Barley Stew recipe is perfect for cold weather dinners, meal prep, and satisfying family meals that taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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2 pounds beef chuck or stew meat, cut into cubes
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large onion, diced
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3 carrots, sliced
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2 celery stalks, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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6 cups beef broth
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3/4 cup pearl barley
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1 bay leaf
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
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Season beef cubes generously with salt and black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches on all sides. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–7 minutes until softened.
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Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Return beef to the pot. Add beef broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a gentle boil.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
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Stir in pearl barley and continue simmering, covered, for 30–40 minutes, until barley is tender and beef is fork-tender.
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Remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning as needed.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Brown the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding.Simmer gently to ensure tender meat.If stew thickens too much, add a splash of broth or water when reheating.For deeper flavor, deglaze the pot with a splash of red wine before adding broth.
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