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1) Beef Barley Stew (Crockpot)

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lb beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup pearl barley rinsed
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 carrots sliced (about 1½ cups)
  • 2 celery stalks sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Brown beef in oil in a skillet, 5–7 minutes, then transfer to crockpot.
  2. Add barley, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, tomato paste, and broth to crockpot.
  3. Stir, season with salt and pepper, cover, and cook on low 7–8 hours or high 4–5 hours.
  4. Remove bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning before serving.