Old Fashioned Beef Barley Stew

Name: Old Fashioned Beef Barley Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil (divided ); 2 pounds beef (cubed and no larger than 3/4 inch) (See Note 1); 1 teaspoon salt (to taste ); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste); 1 cup onion (diced ); 3 stalks celery (sliced ); 2 large carrots (sliced or diced (or the equivalent in sliced baby carrots) ); 2 cloves garlic (smashed and minced); 1/2 cup red wine (or 3 ounces tomato paste (See Note 2)); 1 cup diced tomatos (canned is fine); 6 cups beef broth (up to 8 cups or more (see Note 3) ); 1 cup barley (hulled or pearl (uncooked); don't use instant ); 3 bay leaves; 2 springs fresh herbs (thyme and rosemary suggested; or 1/2 teaspoon dried (see Note 4)); fresh parsley (garnish ); Worcestershire sauce (a few splashes (optional for more flavor) )

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 30min

Rich and hearty old-fashioned beef barley stew, brimming with tender meat and wholesome grains, is a comforting classic perfect for warming up chilly days!

Updated at: Sun, 09 Nov 2025 04:39:12 GMT