Cool and rainy weather always puts me in the mood for soups and stews. I love that they are filling, easy and delicious. If I can make it in the crockpot, like this Beef Barley Stew, even better.
Beef and barley soup is something I never ate before I moved to Canada. My family never made it that I can remember. It was a favorite of Nana’s, though, so I learned to love it.
I know that it brings back pleasant memories for my hubby. So, I decided that I needed to make it as soon as the weather turned cooler. This simple slow cooker recipe was a hit with the whole family!
Wanting to switch it up a bit with different flavors? Check out this Nigerian beef stew and my Crock Pot Coconut Curry Beef Stew Recipe!
Crockpot Beef and Barley Stew
Ingredients
1 – 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 pounds beef stew meat
4 carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 cup small button mushrooms
3 Tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp thyme
1 L beef broth
2 cups chicken broth
3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup pearl barley
Instructions
Preheat oil in a large skillet. Season beef with salt and pepper and brown all sides and add to slow cooker.
Add onions, garlic, carrots and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they start to soften.
Add tomato paste, thyme, beef broth, chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes and then pour into the slow cooker. Add uncooked barley. Stir.
Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
Crockpot Beef and Barley Stew
A warm and comforting favourite from the crockpot.
Ingredients
- 1 - 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 cup small button mushrooms
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 L beef broth
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup pearl barley
Instructions
- Preheat oil in a large skillet. Season beef with salt and pepper and brown all sides and add to slow cooker.
- Add onions, garlic, carrots and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they start to soften.
- Add tomato paste, thyme, beef broth, chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes and then pour into the slow cooker. Add uncooked barley. Stir.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Amount Per Serving: Calories: 426Saturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 1139mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 5gSugar: 5gProtein: 47g
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Amy
Wednesday 21st of October 2020
My husband tried to make this and it tastes so well. Thank you!
Scarlet
Wednesday 7th of October 2020
What a yummy recipe! I love that you added barley- a nice healthy choice that brings great texture and flavor as well.
Jaclyn Anne
Wednesday 16th of May 2018
I am always looking for new recipes to try in my slow cooker, thank you! I love how easy this stew is to make - and hearty and filling too!
Merry Kuchle
Wednesday 16th of September 2015
It's the rectangular Litre boxes of broth.
vickie huff
Wednesday 16th of September 2015
whats a L tetra pack of beef broth