Thursday, April 2, 2009

Holla' Beef & Barley Stew

This was so yummy. Jessie posted this recipe at a perfect time - the SNOW put me in the mood for soup and the spicy flavor in this stew warmed us up quick!


2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. cayenne pepper (I only used 1/2 tsp. and it was still really spicy!)
1 tsp. ground black pepper
2 cloves diced garlic
½ cup red wine
1lb. cubed sirloin
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
½ onion, chopped
1 leek, sliced down the center and then sliced thinly
6 cups beef stock
½ tsp. dried thyme
2 bay leaves
½ cup barley (rinsed)
1 stalk of parsley
1 bunch of fresh spinach leaves
Salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste


In a large stock pot, melt the butter on low heat
Mix together the flour, cayenne and black pepper in a bowl, then add it to the butter, whisking until smooth
Turn heat up to Med/high and add the sirloin and garlic. Brown the sirloin, then remove it
Brown the carrot and onion
Add celery and leeks and cook for another 3 minutes
Add sirloin back in with vegetables and add red wine. Cook for another 5 minutes
Add the beef stock, thyme, bay leaves and bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for at least 3 hours
About 45 minutes before you serve the soup, add in the barley
About 10 minutes before serving, add the spinach and parsley
Salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste

1 comment:

  1. I'm so glad you liked this recipe! I can't wait to make it again.

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