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Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 lb beef stewing meat
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup pearl or pot barley, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups low sodium beef broth
- Fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan and brown the beef in batches.
- Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
- Combine sautéed mixture with beef, carrots, celery, barley, tomato paste, and bay leaves in the slow cooker.
- Pour in beef broth, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove bay leaves, add parsley, stir, and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Marinate beef overnight for enhanced flavor.
Browning the meat is essential for adding depth.
Adjust seasoning to suit personal taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 70