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Beef Barley Stew

Beef Barley Stew
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
6-8 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour 50 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon 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,
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Beef Barley Stew (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • 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.
Wine: Light-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.
© Taste of Home 2013