Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Stew Recipe for Two
I have been making this stew for family meals for a long time. It is filling and comforting with the perfect blend of spices. This hearty stew, accompanied by a piece of crusty bread, makes a perfect meal.
Beef and Barley Stew
I have been making this stew for family meals for a long time. It is filling and comforting with the perfect blend of spices. This hearty stew, accompanied by a piece of crusty bread, makes a perfect meal.
Equipment
- Knives
- Medium microwave-safe bowl
- Small frying pan
- Small strainer (for rinsing the barley)
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Beef chuck , cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 Cup Carrot , sliced 1/8-inch thick
- 1/2 Cup Celery , chopped small
- 1/3 Cup Onion , chopped
- 1 Cup Canned petite-cut tomatoes , with juice
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Pearl barley , rinsed
- 1 Tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tsp Better than bouillon roast beef base
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper
- 1/8 tsp Granulated onion
- 1/8 tsp Granulated garlic
- 1/64 tsp Dried basil
- 1/64 tsp Dried oregano
- 1/64 tsp Dried thyme
Instructions
- Sear the beef in a small frying pan over medium-high heat. This should take about 3-4 minutes. Place the seared beef in a 2-3 Qt. slow cooker.
- Place the chopped onion, celery, and sliced carrots with 2 Tbsp water in a medium microwaveable bowl. Cook for 2 1/2 minutes. Carefully remove and put into the slow cooker.
- Add the spices, tomatoes, tomato paste, beef bouillon, barley, and the cup of water. Mix well.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- Make a slurry with the cornstarch and 2 tsp water. Add to the stew, and stir until thickened. Serve hot.
Notes
Serving suggestions and optional ingredients are not calculated as part of the nutritional facts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 1/2 CupsCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 28gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1630mgPotassium: 960mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gCalcium: 90mgIron: 3.8mg
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