Toasted Barley And Tomato Stew Recipes

LAZY TOMATO BEEF BARLEY SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• place liner in slow cooker, if using
• add all ingredients except bay leaves into slow cooker and stir
• place bay leaves on top and cover
• cook on low for 8-10 hours
• remove bay leaves prior to serving.
• Enjoy!

BRAISED BEEF TOMATO BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• In a large oven safe pot (a dutch oven is ideal) heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
• Add the diced beef and season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Cook for about 5 minutes until the beef is well browned. Like a stew, this browning process is the base for developing maximum flavour.
• Add the garlic and onions and cook for an additional minute until the onions begin to soften.
• Add the tomatoes, thyme and black pepper (plus the nutmeg if you are using it) (You can use an equivalent amount of fresh tomatoes if you like, especially if there is an abundance of them available in season.)
• Cover and place in a preheated 325 degree F oven for about 2 hours or until the meat is fall apart tender.
• Place the pot back on the stovetop and add the barley to the pot.
• Simmer very slowly for about a half hour, stirring the pot occasionally.
• After 30 minutes add all of the remaining ingredients.
• Simmer over low heat until the carrots are fork tender and the barley is fully cooked, about 20 more minutes.
• Taste the broth to see if it requires additional seasoning. Remove the bay leaves before serving.

TOMATO BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the onions, celery, carrots, garlic and oil and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until all vegetables are almost tender.
• Then add the water, fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, barley and ground black pepper.
• Stir thoroughly and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, or until barley is tender.

TOMATO AND BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot.
• Add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Saute for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are starting to soften.
• While they are cooking pour the barley into a dish with water to cover.
• Add the tomatoes, broth, water, bay leaf, and pepper and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Drain the barley and add to the pot.
• Reduce heat and cook at a low boil for about 45 minutes (until the barley is tender).
• Add more water or broth if it thickens too much.

BEEF AND BARLEY STEW A LA BOURGUIGNON

Steps:

• Place beef in a bowl; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Toss with flour to coat, shaking off excess flour.
• Place bacon in a skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a large stock pot, reserving 2 tablespoons bacon fat in the skillet.
• Place the floured beef cubes in the still-hot skillet; cook in batches until browned on all sides, 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer beef to the pot with the bacon. Combine the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, celery, chopped onion, carrot, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until tender and lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer vegetables to the pot.
• Remove the skillet from heat. Pour in red wine and cognac. Return the skillet to heat; light the liquid on fire with a long match or lighter to burn off the alcohol. Transfer the liquid to the pot once the flame has died out.
• Heat the pot over medium-high heat. Stir in stewed tomatoes, beef broth, consomme, vinegar, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring stew occasionally, until flavors combine, about 1 hour. Add barley; continue cooking until tender, about 1 hour more.
• Place pearl onions in the previously used skillet with water to cover; boil until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving about 1 inch water in the skillet. Return onions to the skillet; sprinkle with sugar. Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until water evaporates and onions are browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add to the stew; add peas.
• Melt butter in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add to the stew; remove and discard bay leaves.
• Mix cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl to make a slurry. Add slurry, 1 1/2 teaspoons at a time, to the stew, bringing to a boil after each addition until desired thickness is reached, 10 to 15 minutes. Garnish stew with parsley.