Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Stew

Cozy up to a bowl of slow cooker beef and barley stew on this chilly day. The tender beef, hearty barley, and flavorful broth make for the ultimate comfort food.

KEY Ingredient

Beef

INGREDIENTS:

– Beef – Celery – Carrots, diced – Onion, chopped – Garlic, minced – Pearl barley – Beef broth – Diced tomatoes – Bay leaves – Dried thyme – Salt and pepper

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SERVINGS

4 people

COURSE

Main Course

PREP TIME

8 hours

TOTAL TIME

8 Hours

Add the beef, chopped celery, carrots, onion, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.

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Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.

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Add the bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Give it another gentle stir.

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Fill the pot with water until it covers the ingredients but do not exceed the maximum fill line.Secure the lid and set the valve to 'Sealing'.

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Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 6-8 hours or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together.

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Remove the bay leaves before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

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It should look like this!

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Enjoy!

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