Slow Cooker Hearty Beef and Barley Stew
This Slow Cooker Hearty Beef and Barley Stew is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. Packed with tender beef, pearl barley, and vibrant vegetables, it’s a wholesome and satisfying meal. The slow cooking process ensures rich, deep flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for busy weeknights, just set it and forget it! Serve this hearty stew with crusty bread for a cozy, nutritious dinner.
Ingredients:
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 cup pearl barley
6 cups beef broth
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 cup frozen peas
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Beef: Season the beef stew meat with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches. Transfer each batch to your slow cooker.
2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes. Add them to the slow cooker.
3. Add Ingredients to the Slow Cooker: Combine the carrots, celery, pearl barley, beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juice, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary in the slow cooker. Stir well.
4. Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the barley is fully cooked.
5. Finish with Peas: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas. Remove bay leaves before serving.
6. Adjust and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
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This delicious Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Stew is a family-favorite recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
