Barley Burger Stew For 2 Recipes

BURGER AND BARLEY STEW

Steps:

• Heat a large soup pot over medium heat and add the oil. When hot, add the meat and cook, without stirring, until the meat is starting to brown on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Break it up with a wooden spoon, then add the onions and mushrooms and cook until starting to soften, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in the carrots, barley and dried herbs. Add the stock or water and bring to simmer. Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed. Continue to simmer until the barley is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. The cooking time will vary depending on the type of barley--pearled or hulled--or variety of grain you use. (If you are using cubed stew meat, you'll need to cook until the meat is tender, which may take 1 1/2 to 2 hours.)

HAMBURGER-BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• In a large soup pot over medium heat, let the oil get warmed.
• Add the meat, onion, garlic, celery, and carrot; stir/saute for 5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon--cook until meat is no longer pink.
• Add in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
• Lower heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for about 1 hour or until vegetables and barley are tender.
• Remove bay leaf and throw away.

HAMBURGER BARLEY STEW (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Dissolve the bouillon in the water.
• Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or high for 4.5-5 hours.