Beef Barley Vegetable Stew

Savory and hearty cubed beef and barley vegetable medley stew for a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold day.

This beef barley vegetable stew is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold day. The tender chunks of beef chuck roast are simmered in a flavorful broth along with the colorful vegetables and chewy pearled barley. The combination of seasonings, including oregano and Italian seasoning, adds a delicious depth of flavor to the dish. The result is a savory and satisfying stew that is sure to warm you up and leave you feeling full and content. Serve with a warm and crusty bread for a complete and delicious meal.

Servings

6-8

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

2 hours 20 minutes

Total Time

2 hours 50 minutes

Ingredients

For the Fresh Produce:

3 pounds beef chuck roast
4 carrots, peeled and chopped
4 celery stalks, chopped
4 Yukon gold potatoes, diced with skin on
1 yellow onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, chopped

From the Pantry:

1 cup dry pearled barley
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups beef broth (or 6 cups water and 6 teaspoons Better than Bouillon beef base)
1/2 cup red cooking wine
(2) 15-ounce cans of diced tomatoes (or equivalent fresh diced tomatoes)

For Seasoning:

1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning blend

Instructions

Preparation:

In a large bowl, combine chopped carrots, celery, potatoes, onion, and garlic. Set aside.
If using Better than Bouillon beef base, prepare the beef broth by boiling 6 cups of water and stirring in the beef base until dissolved.
Trim any excess fat from the chuck roast and cut into bite-sized cubes.
In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, oregano, and Italian seasoning.

Browning the Beef:

In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed beef.
Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the beef, stirring to ensure even coating.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned, about 10 minutes.
Pour in the red cooking wine and let it simmer for a few minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the browned beef to a bowl and set aside.

Building the Stew:

In the same pot, add the prepared vegetable mixture and sauté for about 10 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, and pearled barley, stirring well after each addition.
Return the browned beef to the pot, stirring to combine.

Cooking the Stew:

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for approximately 2 hours. The stew is ready when the barley is fully cooked and the beef is tender.