Beef Barley Stew Recipe

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This is a very hearty stew, but the subtle wine with portobello mushrooms, thyme and bay leaves make it special enough to serve to company. —Diane Werner

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  • 6-8 Servings
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour 50 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
  • 2 cups sliced carrots
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cold water
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef in oil until meat is no longer pink. Add the carrots, onion and celery; cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Add the mushrooms, stewed tomatoes, water, wine, broth, bay leaves, salt, thyme and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add barley; cover and simmer 45 minutes longer or until barley and meat are tender.
  • Combine flour and cold water until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Discard bay leaves. Stir in balsamic vinegar just before serving. Sprinkle each serving with parsley if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 209 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 541 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 14 g protein.

Beef Barley Stew published in Test Kitchen Favorites 2004 , p96

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Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2009 by BlazinBennie

I made this stew on a cool fall evening for my husband and myself and we both loved it! I was happy it made enough for leftovers. The meat was so tender and the vegetables were perfect. The wine and vinegar added a wonderful flavor. My husband said it was the best beef stew he ever had!

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