Yields1 Serving
 2 pounds stewing beef (chuck or round), cut into bite-sized cubes
 2 cups onion, chopped (1-inch pieces)
 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
 6 cups low sodium broth or water (add more as needed)
 4 cups potatoes, cubed (1½ inch)
 3 cups carrots, chopped (1 inch rounds)
 ¾ cup uncooked pearled barley
 2 tablespoon fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
 1 bouquet garni (parsley, thyme, and bay leaf tied together)
1

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

2

2.Heat a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in oil and onion. Cook, stirring frequently until translucent.

3

3.Push onions to one side of the pan. Turn heat to high. Drop in half of the meat and cook, turning often so that meat becomes crisp on the outside.

4

4.Move meat on top of onions and toss remaining beef into the empty side of the pan. Cook until crisp.

5

5.Stir onions and meat together with remaining ingredients.

6

6.Simmer gently for 2-3 hours until meat and vegetables are tender.

7

7.Remove bouquet garni and discard. Serve warm and enjoy!

Ingredients

 2 pounds stewing beef (chuck or round), cut into bite-sized cubes
 2 cups onion, chopped (1-inch pieces)
 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
 6 cups low sodium broth or water (add more as needed)
 4 cups potatoes, cubed (1½ inch)
 3 cups carrots, chopped (1 inch rounds)
 ¾ cup uncooked pearled barley
 2 tablespoon fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
 1 bouquet garni (parsley, thyme, and bay leaf tied together)

Directions

1

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

2

2.Heat a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in oil and onion. Cook, stirring frequently until translucent.

3

3.Push onions to one side of the pan. Turn heat to high. Drop in half of the meat and cook, turning often so that meat becomes crisp on the outside.

4

4.Move meat on top of onions and toss remaining beef into the empty side of the pan. Cook until crisp.

5

5.Stir onions and meat together with remaining ingredients.

6

6.Simmer gently for 2-3 hours until meat and vegetables are tender.

7

7.Remove bouquet garni and discard. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Irish Beef and Barley Stew