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hearty spinach barley stew

Spinach Barley Beef Stew with Garlic Oil

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Frying pan
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Ladle
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 tablespoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound beef stew meat cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup barley
  • 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons garlic oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides, then remove them from the pot and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until the vegetables are softened.
  • Return the beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth.
  • Add the barley, salt, and pepper, and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 1 hour or until the barley and beef are tender.
  • Stir in the spinach and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle the garlic oil over the stew just before serving.

Notes

For more flavor, consider marinating the beef cubes in your favorite marinade overnight before cooking. You can also substitute beef with chicken or make it vegetarian by using beans or lentils. Adjust the consistency of the stew by adding more broth or water as needed. To enhance the flavor, add a splash of red wine while simmering the stew.
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