Alberta Beef Barley Stew
Alberta Beef Barley Stew might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 309 calories, 22g of protein, and 5g of fat each. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 5 hours and 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. Head to the store and pick up beef bouillon cubes, celery, onion, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the potatoes you could follow this main course with the Sweet Potatoes Scones as a dessert.
Instructions
Heat 2 cups water to boiling in a microwave-safe bowl, about 2 minutes. Stir beef bouillon cubes and onion soup mix into boiling water until dissolved.
Pour bouillon mixture and remaining 4 cups water into a slow cooker; set cooker on High. Stir beef, potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic into the slow cooker.
Cook, covered, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, 4 1/2 to 5 hours. Stir barley into beef mixture; continue cooking until barley is tender, about 30 minutes.
Turn slow cooker off, remove cover, and allow to cool until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.