Happy Friday! Wow – what a week. As of 12:03am this morning I made it home. I had some problems getting internet connection at the airports today so I am putting this post together on very little fuel.
I have been wanting to post this beef barley stew for a couple of weeks now but I keep forgetting. That is until now. With the recent stint of cold weather this wholesome comforting dish will make you warm from the inside out.
This recipe is compliments of my mom. It is really an easy dish to make with either fresh stew meat or left over meat from a roast.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 large potatoes, cubed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
- 1 cup medium pearl barley
- 1 Tsp. dried thyme
- 1/4 Tsp. dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/4 Tsp. pepper
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 1/4 Cup each frozen green beans and corn
Method
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown meat on all sides and onion in oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the broth, barley and seasonings; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add carrots and potatoes; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30-40 minutes or until meat and carrots are tender.
- Stir in frozen green beans and corn at the very end.
- Check for seasoning
- ENJOY!
Zesty Tip: Try making your own broth and freezing it. When you have a chicken or roast next time, save the bones and boil them in water for about 2 hours with celery, onion and carrot and then strain the stock and store in ice cube trays for instant homemade stock.
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Happy Friday! Have a great weekend… the holidays are fast approaching.
Take care
zesty
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Gorgeous!!
Yum – looks very warm and comforting. I’d like to curl up on the couch with a big bowl!
So glad you made it home safely!! Happy Friday!!
definately a comfort classic
This looks so yummy! It looks just like my grandmother’s vegetable soup, except she didn’t use barley. I love barley! Maybe I will make this for my husband this weekend!
Beef Barley soup is one of my favorite soups! It’s definitely very satisfying and comforting.
That looks so delicious and hearty!
oh that looks so comforting… i almost wish it would snow in san diego to make it look even MORE comforting
That’s one soup I can say I’ve never made. I’ll have to put it on the list of things to try!
Have a good weekend Zesty!
I ccould go for that soup right now!
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So simple, and looks tasty! I love the combo of beef and barley.
Looks good to me.
What kind of stew meat do you use?
Now THAT is comfort food!
This stew look tasty! Even thought it’s summer here, we’ve just had a week of rain and I’ve been really feeling like these kinds of long, slow, cold weather dishes.
It’s frigid down here on the Cape, so your stew is perfect for the weather! I love it when food matches my mood. Glad you are home safe.
Hey All, thanks for the nice comments – I did make it home and I am just trying to catch up.
Bob – for stew meat – I usually just buy whatever is on sale or I use left over meat from a roast. This particular beef was actually stew meat at the supermarket already cut into chunks.
zesty
I like the big chunks of meat in your stew.
Thanks for sharing
this is such a great comfort food on those bitterly cold days
Definitely a warm and comforting meal!
This is one of my husband’s favorite soups. Shucks now I have recipe, I guess I’ll have to make it. Thanks!
this looks so good!! I LOVE SOUPS/STEWS/STOUPS(AS RACHEL RAY WOULD SAY)
THANkS for the recipe.
This looks sooooo good and reminds me of a stew my mom made when I was younger! I’m def putting it on the list of to makes!
Mmmm, I didn’t know that barley can be added to beef stew. Sounds like a good recipe. Thks
I made this tonight – the barley. It came out as more of a soup but was very yummy!
I made it tonight. I added mushrooms with the potatoes and carrots, and used frozen peas instead of green beans (because I had them in the freezer). I also added a little salt. Delicious! Perfect for a cold, snowy night! Will definitely make again!
Hello, I used your recipe as a guide and it turned out great! Thanks for sharing!
~ingrid
@Ingrid – Thanks so much, Glad you enjoyed it
Will this freeze well?
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