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Slow Cooker Beef Barley Stew

Slow Cooker Beef Barley Stew for Cozy Nights In

Enjoy a comforting Slow Cooker Beef Barley Stew, perfect for chilly evenings with tender beef, vegetables, and pearl barley.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds Boneless Beef Chuck Roast or beef stew meat
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper white pepper as an alternative
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms or substitute with zucchini
  • 2 medium Carrots or parsnips as a substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 medium Yellow Potatoes or red potatoes
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion or shallots
  • 4 cups Low Sodium Beef Broth or chicken/vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Dry Red Wine or additional beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste or tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or fresh thyme at triple the amount
  • 1 cup Pearl Barley or quick-cooking barley
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf can be omitted
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the Beef: Cut the beef into chunks and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Brown the Beef: Heat oil in a skillet and sear beef cubes for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Transfer to Slow Cooker: Move beef into slow cooker.
  4. Add Vegetables and Ingredients: Sauté mushrooms, carrots, garlic, potatoes, and onion, then transfer to slow cooker.
  5. Combine Other Ingredients: Add broth, wine, tomato paste, mustard, thyme, barley, and bay leaf, and stir.
  6. Cook Slowly: Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, then low for 2 hours.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Taste and adjust seasoning, serve hot garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

This stew is perfect for meal prep and flavors develop beautifully over time.

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