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Irish Beef and Barley Stew

Yields8 Servings

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

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

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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.

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

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5.Stir onions and meat together with remaining ingredients.

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

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

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

Serving size

1 cup

Amount per serving
Calories301
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g8%

Saturated Fat 15g75%
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 225mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 32g12%

Dietary Fiber 5g18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 29g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.