Barley Stroganoff Stew Recipe 🍲
Description: Dive into the delightful flavors of this Barley Stroganoff Stew, a comforting dish perfect for any weeknight dinner. With its hearty combination of beef, mushrooms, and barley in a creamy sauce, this stove-top stew will become a family favorite.
- Recipe Category: Stew
- Keywords: Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beef stew meat |
| 1/3 | Onion |
| 1 | Garlic clove |
| 1 | Beef broth |
| 1 | Water |
| 1/2 | Cup pearl barley |
| 2 | Tablespoons ketchup |
| 1 | Teaspoon paprika |
| 1 | Teaspoon salt |
| 1 | Teaspoon pepper |
| 2 | Cups fresh mushrooms |
| 1/2 | Cup sour cream |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 577.1
- Fat: 36.4g
- Saturated Fat: 15.5g
- Cholesterol: 131.4mg
- Sodium: 1306.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 25.6g
- Fiber: 4.7g
- Sugar: 3.1g
- Protein: 36.9g
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 3-4 quart saucepan over medium heat.
- Brown beef stew meat, onion, and garlic in the saucepan until the meat is evenly browned.
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Cooking:
- Stir in beef broth, water, pearl barley, ketchup, paprika, salt, and pepper, making sure all ingredients are well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, cover the saucepan and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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Adding Mushrooms:
- After the initial cooking time, add the fresh mushrooms to the stew.
- Continue cooking for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to soften and integrate their flavors with the stew.
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Finishing Touch:
- Remove the saucepan from heat.
- Stir in the sour cream until it’s fully incorporated into the stew, giving it a creamy texture and rich flavor.
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Serving:
- Serve the Barley Stroganoff Stew hot over cooked noodles or rice, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Crock Pot Variation:
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Preparation:
- Reduce the water to 1/2 cup for the crock pot version.
- Combine all ingredients except mushrooms and sour cream in the crock pot.
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Cooking:
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours, allowing the flavors to develop and the meat to become tender.
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Adding Mushrooms:
- Stir in the fresh mushrooms during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Cover the crock pot again and cook on high heat for the remaining time.
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Final Touch:
- Once cooked, turn off the heat and stir in the sour cream until well blended, giving the stew that signature creamy consistency.
Enjoy the wholesome goodness of this Barley Stroganoff Stew, whether you opt for the stove-top or crock pot method, it’s sure to warm your soul and delight your taste buds! 🥄🍽️
