Slow Cooker Beef Barley Stew

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This slow cooker beef barley stew recipe is the perfect comfort food for chilly nights. Tender chunks of beef are simmered with hearty vegetables and flavorful herbs, creating a rich and satisfying stew. The long cooking time in the slow cooker allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in a deliciously comforting dish. With just a few simple steps, you can create a hearty and wholesome meal that will warm you up from the inside out.

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slow cooker beef barley stew recipe details

Slow cooker beef barley stew recipe, recipe Rating: 4.7
Number of votes:114

A very hearty, thick stew you’ll be dining on for days. Inspired by wsf’s “Sabbath Stew.”
Ready in: 8 hours 10 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 6

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1 pound beef stew meat, chopped
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 cup pearl barley
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 8 hours

1. Heat oil in the bottom of a large saucepan to medium heat. Add the garlic and onions, and cook until opaque. Remove garlic and onions; reserve on a plate.
2. Raise heat up to high/medium-high, then sear the beef in the remaining oil. Transfer to slow cooker and add the onions, beef stock, barley, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, adding more stock if needed.Alternate Method

Cook the stew on HIGH for about 4 hours.

Tip

To thicken the stew, combine 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl. Slowly stir cornstarch mixture into stew with slow cooker set to HIGH, then repeat until desired thickness is reached.