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Dark Beef Stew with Black Barley
This Dark Beef Stew with Black Barley is a hearty and flavorful dish that perfectly suits a cozy evening. The rich, savory broth is made even more decadent with the use of dark ale and a touch of balsamic vinegar, providing a deep, complex flavor profile. Black barley, an ancient grain with a chewy texture and nutty taste, adds an earthy element to the stew, making it both satisfying and nutritious. This stew is packed with tender chunks of beef and a variety of vegetables, making it a complete meal that is sure to warm you from the inside out. The slow-cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, creating a dish that is rich in taste and full of comforting aromas. Whether served on a cold winter’s night or enjoyed as a special weekend dinner, this stew is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Beef Stew Meat, cut into chunks (640 calories)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (240 calories)
- 1 large Onion, diced (60 calories)
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced (12 calories)
- 2 large Carrots, sliced (50 calories)
- 2 stalks Celery, chopped (20 calories)
- 1 cup Black Barley (190 calories)
- 1 cup Dark Ale (200 calories)
- 4 cups Beef Broth (40 calories)
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar (28 calories)
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste (30 calories)
- 2 Bay Leaves (0 calories)
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme (0 calories)
- Salt and Pepper to taste (0 calories)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides.
- Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add the dark ale to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return the beef to the pot along with the black barley, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, bay leaves, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked through.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving. Enjoy your hearty, rich stew!
This recipe is approximately 1510 calories and serves four. Each serving will be approximately 378 calories. This recipe should take roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 2 hours and 30 minutes to cook. This is a total time of 2 hours and 50 minutes.
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