Stew With Herbs and Barley

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Stew With Herbs and Barley Recipe
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Prep

20 min

Cook

2h 10 min

Ready In

2h 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
2 -3 2 -3 lbs stewing veal or 2 -3 lbs chicken parts
1 lb leek , washed trimmed and thickly sliced
4 garlic cloves , chopped finely
6 ounces barley
3 3/4 cups water
3 -4 tablespoons red wine vinegar or 3 -4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 bay leaves
salt
ground black pepper
15 fresh sage leaves , roughly chopped or 1 tablespoon dried sage

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
732
Sugar
4g
Fat
31g
Stew with herbs and barley is a classic stew that is perfect for all occasions especially those cold nights! The stew is made with chunks of meat, leeks, garlic, barley, and fresh sage leaves that are braised together to create a delicious, flavorful dish. The addition of red wine vinegar and bay leaves provides a tangy flavor that adds complexity to the recipe. This recipe is hearty, filling, and perfect for large gatherings with friends and family.

Instructions

1.Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
2.Brown the meat on all sides in batches, remove from pot and set aside.
3.Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pot and sauté the leeks and garlic until softened.
4.Add the barley, water, red wine vinegar, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well.
5.Return the meat to the pot and add sage leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally.
6.Remove bay leaves and serve hot. Enjoy!

PROS

This stew is hearty, filling, and delicious.

It’s a great comfort food and perfect for a cold winter night.

CONS

This recipe takes some time to prepare and cook, so it’s not ideal for those in a hurry.

The stew is also high in fat and calories because of the butter and meat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in fat, meat contains a lot of nutrients such as iron, protein, zinc and vitamins B12 and B6.
Barley, the primary grain used in the recipe, is a good source of dietary fiber and nutrients such as phosphorus, magnesium, and niacin.

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