Alberta Beef Barley Stew
A hearty beef and barley concoction that is sure to warm the heart and soul on the coolest of days. This dish uses ingredients that you can find in most kitchens. Combine them in your slow cooker and in a short while, voila! Your family will be asking for seconds.
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- Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
- 6cups hot water, divided
- 2beef bouillon cubes
- 1(1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
- 1pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½large onion, diced
- 2carrots, diced
- 2stalks celery, diced
- 2tablespoons minced garlic
- 1½ cups pearl barley
Instructions
Step 1
Heat 2 cups water to boiling in a microwave-safe bowl, about 2 minutes. Stir beef bouillon cubes and onion soup mix into boiling water until dissolved.Step 2
Pour bouillon mixture and remaining 4 cups water into a slow cooker; set cooker on High. Stir beef, potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic into the slow cooker.Step 3
Cook, covered, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, 4 1/2 to 5 hours. Stir barley into beef mixture; continue cooking until barley is tender, about 30 minutes.Step 4
Turn slow cooker off, remove cover, and allow to cool until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.