Warm up chilly days with a hearty camping recipe like this one for Barley Beef Stew! This is a recipe that’s such a family favorite (even for our family’s picky eaters) we could probably have it once a week with no complaints from anyone. Get it started when breakfast dishes are being cleared so it has time to cook in the slow cooker in the afternoon (the barley is the one ingredient that takes awhile). Then, when you’re done with your afternoon hikes, supper will be ready!
Hearty Barley Beef Stew
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1″ cubes
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces sliced baby bella mushrooms
- 16 oz baby carrots, each cut in 2-3 pieces
- 1 ½ tsp minced garlic
- 4 medium-large yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into 1″ cubes
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3/4 cup pearl barley
- 1 bay leaf
For serving:
- Crusty bread or crackers for serving
Directions
- Cut the beef into cubes and pat dry with paper towels. Give it a hefty sprinkle of salt and pepper to season.
- Add a drizzle of oil to a skillet, and bring to medium heat. Add the seasoned beef to the skillet in small batches, cooking each batch until the beef is seared on all sides. You don’t have to cook each piece all the way through – just a quick sear all around. This locks in flavor and helps keep the meat tender..
- Add the beef to the slow cooker and all other ingredients. It doesn’t get any easier than “throw everything in a pot!” Stir well to combine.
- Put the lid on the slow cooker and let your stew cook on high heat for 4 hours. Reduce heat to low and cook for another 2 hours. Remove the bay leaf before serving with bread or crackers.
One-pot-wonders like this easy camping recipe are our absolute favorites – and it’s not hard to see why. Everything about camping in a new or used RV should be fun, memorable, and hassle-free…right down to the recipes! We can make your RV shopping experience fun, memorable, and hassle-free, too. Stop in or contact us today!
