Beef & Barley Stew

By Joan_Z

Big recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pound beef stew meat
• 2 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 qts beef broth
• 1 lb medium pearl barley
• 2 tbsp garlic salt
• 2 tsp pepper
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 bunch minced flat leaf fresh parsley
• 12 oz bag frozen corn
• 2 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 large bay leaf

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large heavy pan, brown beef in oil, drain. Into the pot with the beef add in the broth, bay leaf, barley, garlic salt and pepper. Bring this to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover for 1 hour or until the barley is tender.

2. Add the carrots, celery, onion and parsley...cover and simmer for 45 minutes or til the meat and vegetables are tender. Stir in the corn and let it heat through.
(the starches from the barley produce a rich, creamy texture to this stew)