Description
Hearty beef & barley delight brings robust flavors from traditional German cuisine to your dinner table. Rich beef chunks and pearl barley simmer together, creating a comforting one-pot meal perfect for cold evenings you’ll savor spoonful by spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 to 3 lbs chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
Vegetables and Grains:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced into thin rounds
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can corn, drained
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) medium barley
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) low sodium beef broth
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground thyme
Instructions
- Ignite a large pot over medium-high heat with vegetable oil, creating a sizzling surface for transforming the beef into a golden-crusted masterpiece. Brown each side of the meat thoroughly, developing rich caramelized edges that promise deep flavor complexity.
- Transfer the beautifully seared beef onto a temporary plate, then introduce chopped carrots, celery, and onions into the same pot. Allow these aromatic vegetables to dance and soften, releasing their natural sweetness for approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Infuse the vegetable medley with crushed garlic and a harmonious blend of dried herbs – parsley, oregano, and thyme. Stir gently, awakening the fragrant essences and creating a foundational flavor profile for the hearty stew.
- Reintroduce the seared beef to the pot, accompanied by robust beef broth, vibrant diced tomatoes, and a solitary bay leaf. Lower the heat, cover the pot, and let the ingredients meld together in a gentle simmer for roughly 90 minutes until the meat becomes meltingly tender.
- Gradually incorporate pearl barley and sweet corn kernels into the developing stew. Cover and continue the slow cooking process, allowing the grains to absorb the rich, savory liquid and expand with flavor.
- Remove the lid during the final cooking stage, permitting excess moisture to evaporate and concentrating the dish’s robust essence. Extract the beef, meticulously trim any remaining fat, and slice into inviting bite-sized morsels.
- Reunite the carved beef with the hearty mixture, stirring to ensure perfect distribution of ingredients. Ladle the steaming, aromatic stew into waiting bowls, presenting a comforting culinary experience.
Notes
- Slow-cooking transforms tough beef cuts into melt-in-your-mouth tender morsels, infusing deep, rich flavors throughout every spoonful.
- Barley adds hearty texture and nutty undertones, creating a satisfying protein-packed meal that warms you from inside out.
- Fresh herbs and aromatic vegetables elevate this classic stew, delivering layers of complex, comforting taste with minimal preparation effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg