Set it and forget it - a meal that develops a rich flavorful stew, that can satisfy even the hungriest folks. Enjoy! Diane
Beef & Barley Stew Ingredients: 1.50 lbs flat iron or stew beef, cubed 3 cups beef broth* ((you can use home canned beef broth)) 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp dried crushed rosemary 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbs tomato paste 1 14.0oz. can diced tomatoes* ((I use a pint of my home canned diced tomatoes)) 3 large carrots, chopped 1/2” slices 3 large celery ribs, chopped 1/2” slices 1 medium onion, diced 1/2 cup pearl barley 1 Tbs brown sugar 1 large russet potato: peeled, diced* ((I use 1 pint of my sliced, home canned potatoes)) Directions: Lightly pepper the beef and brown in a skillet on the stove top. Let cool while you add all the other ingredients to the cooker. *You can skip this step and add beef without browning (but, a little depth of flavor will be lost) Combine all ingredients together into crockpot or slow-cooker, stir gently and set on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours. If I am going to be around the house while this is cooking, I personally like to start my CrockPot for an hour on High and then move to Low the remainder of cook time.
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This recipe is a take off of the "unstuffed cabbage roll" recipe I've used in the past. I make that in my dutch oven on the stove top using ground beef. I wanted to make it heartier and for the CrockPot so, I made a few adjustments and Voila - it worked - smells great cooking and tastes even better! ~Enjoy! Diane
CrockPot Beef & Cabbage Stew Ingredients: 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1" chunks 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small cabbage, chopped 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon dash nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon sea salt Directions: Place all but the chopped cabbage to CrockPot and give it all a good stir, place on High for 5 hours - then add in chopped up cabbage (you'll have to add half the cabbage and stir into meat mixture, then add remaining and let steam a bit on top before mixing into meat mixture) Keep on high another 2 hours, until meat is fork tender and cabbage is soft. Serve over rice. Serves 6-8. Recipe & Photos by: Diane Baker for Canning and Cooking at Home |