Beef Barley Stew

Ingredients

  • beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1.5 lbs. / 680 grams)
  • canola oil (1 tablespoon)
  • medium onion, chopped (1)
  • beef broth (5 1/4 cups)
  • medium pearl barley (1 cup)

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown meat in oil in batches.
  2. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, saute onion until crisp-tender.
  4. Add the broth, barley, seasonings and beef; bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  6. Add carrots; bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30-40 minutes or until meat and carrots are tender.
  8. Add parsley just before serving.

Source: Taste of Home