Hamburger Barley Stew Crock Pot
Warm, hearty, and irresistibly comforting, this Hamburger Barley Stew Crock Pot recipe is a perfect slow-cooked meal for cozy weeknights. Tender ground beef pairs beautifully with earthy pearl barley, a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and an aromatic blend of herbs including thyme and oregano. Simmered low and slow in a rich beef broth enhanced with diced tomatoes and tomato paste, this stew develops deep, satisfying flavors with minimal hands-on time. With just 20 minutes of prep and a crock pot doing all the work, it’s an effortless one-pot dish that’s both nutritious and filling. Serve it piping hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness, and savor a bowl of wholesome, comfort food perfection. Ideal for meal prep or feeding a crowd, this recipe is a standout addition to your slow cooker rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 large Onion
- 3 medium Carrots
- 2 stalks Celery stalks
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 6 cups Beef broth
- 0.75 cup Pearl barley
- 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat if needed.
While the beef is browning, dice the onion, slice the carrots into rounds, and chop the celery into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic.
Transfer the browned ground beef to the crock pot.
Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, chopped celery, and minced garlic to the crock pot.
Stir in the beef broth, pearl barley, diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato paste, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or until the barley and vegetables are tender.
Before serving, discard the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.3 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.3 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 9013 mg | 392% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.4 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.5 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.9 g | ||
| Protein | 119.1 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 4650 mg | 99% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
