There’s nothing quite like a warm, savory stew when you’re camping in your new or used RV, especially one as filling as this Barley Beef Stew. Packed with tender beef, wholesome barley, and hearty vegetables, this stew is perfect for warming up after a day spent outdoors. Easy to make and loaded with flavor, it’s bound to become a campfire favorite!
Barley Beef Stew
Ingredients:
- 1 lb stew beef, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Start by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the stew beef, cooking until each side is browned. Once the beef has a good sear, set it aside on a plate. Don’t skip this step! It really locks in the flavor and tenderness in every bite.
Next, add the onions and garlic to the same pot. Sauté them for about 3 minutes, or until the onions are soft and fragrant. Stir in the carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes to let the flavors mingle.
Once the vegetables are softened, add the browned beef back to the pot, along with the pearl barley. Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes, stirring everything together. Add in the bay leaves and dried thyme, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, covering the pot. Let it simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender, the barley is fully cooked, and the flavors have melded together into a delicious, rich stew.
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