Hearty and Delicious Beef, Bean, and Barley Stew Recipe

Warm up on a cold day with this hearty and nutritious Beef, Bean, and Barley Stew. Packed with tender beef, fiber-rich beans, and comforting barley, this stew is a complete meal on its own. The flavors of the beef, vegetables, and spices simmer together to create a rich and flavorful broth. Serve it with crusty bread for a satisfying and comforting meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into cubes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup barley
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
3. Return the browned beef to the pot and add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, barley, kidney beans, white beans, dried thyme, dried oregano, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together.
5. Remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
6. Serve the Beef, Bean, and Barley Stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!
7. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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