Yields1 Serving
 1 pound beef stew meat (chuck or ground), cubed
 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
 1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil, split in recipe
 8 ounces of button mushrooms, quartered
 1 onion, thinly sliced
 3 fresh garlic cloves, chopped
 8 cups water
 1/2 cup dry barley
 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
 1 teaspoon dried thyme
 pinch of dry sage (optional)
 1/2 tablespoon vinegar (optional)
 Fresh parlsey, salt and ground black pepper, to taste
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1. Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

2

2. Pat meat dry with paper towels. Roll meat cubes in flour to coat lightly, then shake off excess flour. Set aside.

3

3. In a large stock pot, or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat and sauté mushrooms and onion until slightly browned, but firm (take care not to crowd pan, work in batches, if necessary). Add garlic and sauté 2 minutes more. Remove from pan and set aside.)

4

4. In the same pan, add an additional 1/2 tablespoon of oil, if needed, and brown the meat over high heat. (Take care not to crowd pan, work in batches, if necessary).

5

5. Pour water over browned meat. Add in barley, cooked vegetables, celery, thyme and sage.

6

6. Simmer on low for 1-2 hours, until meat is cooked through and barley is tender. Add vinegar. Serve with fresh parsley, salt and pepper to taste.

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7. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Ingredients

 1 pound beef stew meat (chuck or ground), cubed
 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
 1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil, split in recipe
 8 ounces of button mushrooms, quartered
 1 onion, thinly sliced
 3 fresh garlic cloves, chopped
 8 cups water
 1/2 cup dry barley
 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
 1 teaspoon dried thyme
 pinch of dry sage (optional)
 1/2 tablespoon vinegar (optional)
 Fresh parlsey, salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1

1. Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

2

2. Pat meat dry with paper towels. Roll meat cubes in flour to coat lightly, then shake off excess flour. Set aside.

3

3. In a large stock pot, or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat and sauté mushrooms and onion until slightly browned, but firm (take care not to crowd pan, work in batches, if necessary). Add garlic and sauté 2 minutes more. Remove from pan and set aside.)

4

4. In the same pan, add an additional 1/2 tablespoon of oil, if needed, and brown the meat over high heat. (Take care not to crowd pan, work in batches, if necessary).

5

5. Pour water over browned meat. Add in barley, cooked vegetables, celery, thyme and sage.

6

6. Simmer on low for 1-2 hours, until meat is cooked through and barley is tender. Add vinegar. Serve with fresh parsley, salt and pepper to taste.

7

7. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Beef and Barley Stew