Beef Barley Stew

By kscribner

8 Servings
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 1-1/2 hours

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
• 1 cup medium pearl barley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown meat on all sides and onion in oil over medium-high heat. Add the broth, barley and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.

Add carrots; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30-40 minutes or until meat and carrots are tender. Add parsley just before serving.