Barley Prairie Stew

Barley Prairie Stew

Courtesy of National Barley Foods Council 8 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 60 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp. salt, divided
1-1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, divided
1 lb. stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
5 carrots, sliced
4 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
8 c. beef broth
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried sage
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
3/4 c. pearl barley
1 pkg. (8 oz.) small white mushrooms, sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped

Directions:

1. In plastic bag combine flour and 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper.

Add meat in batches and shake to coat.

2. Heat oil in large pot with lid. Add meat; stir and cook until browned.

3. Add carrots, celery, onion, beef broth, seasonings, remaining 1 tsp. each salt and pepper, and barley. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook 45 min.

4. Stir in mushrooms and bell pepper; cook 15 min. more.

Recipe courtesy of National Barley Foods Council

www.barleyfoods.org

Nutrition:

Calories: 298; Total Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 58mg; Total Carbs: 30g; Fiber: 6g; Protein: 24g; Sodium: 1269mg;