Barley Prairie Stew

Name: Barley Prairie Stew
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided; 1 lb stew meat, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons oil; 5 carrots, sliced; 4 stalks celery, sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 8 cups beef broth; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon sage; 1 teaspoon oregano leaves; 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; 3/4 cup pearl barley; 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced

16 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
1 lb stew meat, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons oil
5 carrots, sliced
4 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
8 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
3/4 cup pearl barley
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced

Directions

1

In a zip lock plastic bag combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
2

Add small amounts of meat and shake to coat.
3

Heat oil in a large pot with lid.
4

Add meat, stir and cook until browned.
5

Add the rest of the salt and pepper, carrots, celery, onion, beef broth, seasonings and barley.
6

Cover and cook for 45 minutes.
7

Stir in mushrooms and bell pepper.
8

Cook for an additional 15 minutes.