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Canadian Beef Barley Stew
Main meal

Canadian Beef Barley Stew

4.3 / 5 from 3 reviews

Serves: about 4 people. Portion size: about 400g per person. Country of origin: Canada. Nutrition is an estimated planning guide per 100g of finished dish and per saved portion.

Main mealbarleybeefcanadacanadianmain mealstewwinterDairy freeEgg freeLow FatLow Saturated FatNut free

Free from

Dairy freeEgg freeLow FatLow Saturated FatNut free

Known allergens

CeleryGluten

Estimated Nutrition (per 100g finished recipe)

Calories
135 kcal
Protein
11 g
Carbohydrate
16 g
of which sugars
3 g
Fat
4 g
of which saturates
1.4 g
Fibre
3 g
Salt
0.7 g

Ingredients

  • 750g stewing beef, cut into chunks
  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery sticks, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 120g pearl barley
  • 700ml beef stock
  • 300g potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Small handful parsley to finish

Method

Prepare the ingredients and trim any large visible pieces of fat from the beef.

Heat the oil in a heavy pan over a medium-high heat, then brown the beef in batches so it colours rather than steams.

Add the aromatics and spices, stirring until they smell fragrant.

Add the liquids and vegetables, then simmer gently until the beef is tender and the sauce has reduced to a good serving consistency.

Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve with the suggested side. Nutrition values are estimates for planning and will vary with exact ingredients and portion size.

Reviews

4 / 5

Canadian Beef Barley Stew is a keeper for me. Clear method, good portion size, and enough character to make it feel like travel food.

Sarah Goodall
4 / 5

I liked the balance in Canadian Beef Barley Stew. The beef stayed tender and the seasoning made the whole plate feel generous.

Roger Thorogood
5 / 5

The Canadian Beef Barley Stew worked beautifully and gave a real sense of Canada without feeling difficult for a home kitchen.

steve4