Dinner for 4

Beef and barley stew in the slow cooker

Name: Beef and barley stew in the slow cooker
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Beef chuck roast or stew beef; 6 oz Quinoa, couscous, barley (pearl barley); 0.75 lb Carrots; 0.5 lb Onions; 1 Celery; 32 oz Broth or stock; 14 oz Canned tomatoes; 1 oz Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano); 1 oz Salt and pepper

Stew beef, barley and vegetables simmer into a thick, filling stew that makes good leftovers. About $3.48 a serving at typical prices.

$3.48per serving

20 minstart to table

4servings

Family High-protein Dairy-free Dinners Slow cooker Meal prep 30-minute Cold-weather comfort Fall Winter

Ingredients

1 lb Beef chuck roast or stew beef
6 oz Quinoa, couscous, barley (pearl barley)
0.75 lb Carrots
0.5 lb Onions
1 Celery
32 oz Broth or stock
14 oz Canned tomatoes

From the pantry: Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano), Salt and pepper.

Steps

Trim the beef and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Put beef, chopped vegetables, tomatoes, broth and seasonings in the slow cooker.
Cook on low for 7 hours.
Stir in the barley and cook on high for 1 more hour, until tender.
Add a splash of water if it gets too thick.

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