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I like barley, so I knew I had to try this recipe when I ran across it in a newspaper some years ago. It's nice to have a tasty, filling dish that's lower in fat.—June Formanek, Belle Plaine, Iowa
This recipe is:
Diabetic Friendly
Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving equals 266 calories, 8 g fat (0 saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 618 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
Originally published as Beef Barley Stew in Taste of Home October/November 1995, p40
Light-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.
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Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2011 by farrahlu22
Pretty good, and very easy to make, will be making it again
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2011 by LizWhatton
Got this recipe from my married daughter. It's excellent and filling; very tasty. I did add a little more beef broth to make it a soup; also added celery. Gave some to 2 neighbors, who are asking for the recipe.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by LeLimey
Love this stew - it's exactly how I've always made stew except that I will add some worcestershire sauce and also chunks of parsnips to it as well. A perfect "rib-sticker" as my grandma used to call it - warming winter food that sticks to your ribs and keeps you warm!
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2010 by doddstir
This recipe was simple to make and it was very tasty. I added a couple shakes of worcestershire and lemon juice to the first hour of cooking; I like how it flavors the meat. I will definately make it again.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2010 by khuntley
Nice on a cold day. This stew is heavier than I thought it would be, probably due to the barley. It turned out looking a bit more like gruel or something, but did taste rather good. I don't know if I would say that there are 8 servings, but I didn't need that many anyway.
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2010 by PastorsWife7
Love it! The whole family does too. Easy to make & very cheap. This will be a regular recipe for us especially in the winter here in PA.
Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2009 by blackpearls
This stew is a family favorite. It is flavorful and very filling and economical to make. It is a comforting dish to eat, especially when coming in from outside when it is cold out. When my daughter was just learning to eat "real food" (as an almost toddler) she would always ask for more of this...she LOVED it! We would grind it through her baby food maker and she just couldn't eat it fast enough. She is 7 and still asking for it!
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