Last updated on July 4th, 2023 at 09:37 am
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I have always loved barley, and whenever I eat this barley and beef dish, I finish an entire bowl.
Barley is an underrated grain and if you find that hard to believe, then you need to try this amazing barley and beef recipe.
This barley and beef dish is not only quick and easy to make but it is also filling and nutritious.
Furthermore, barley is not only delicious but, it has an earthy and nutty flavor that makes it neutral enough to work well in different dishes.
The great thing about this barley recipe is that you can add whatever you would like. I have added ground beef, carrots, and spinach.
This barley and beef dish is the perfect dish to make for family gatherings.
Other Ways To Cook Barley
Barley With Roasted Vegetables. If you are a fan of vegetables, then I encourage you to try this! You will love it,
Barley Soup. If you enjoy eating lighter and clean food then this is another way to enjoy it.
Barley Rissoto. This dish is earthy, creamy, luxurious, and easy to make.
Barley Salad. If you are someone who loves salads, you can make Barley salad that is scrumptious and healthy.
Ingredients In This Barley and Beef Dish
Barley
Ground beef. You can use pork or any meat of your choice.
Carrots. You can also add in other veggies such as bell pepper, cauliflower, peas, and zucchini.
Small Onion
Cooking Oil divided
Salt
Paprika
White Pepper
Black pepper
Demi-glace roux
Tomatoes
Tomato paste.
Peas
Spinach
How To Make Barley And Beef
Add a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of cooking oil to 2 cups of boiling water.
To the boiling water, add the barley and cook on low to medium heat for 20- 25 minutes, set aside to cool.
In a large saucepan or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add ground beef, and cook for 5 minutes.
Add onion and carrots and cook for 2 more minutes or until the carrots are soft.
For seasoning, add a 1/4 teaspoon salt, paprika, nutmeg, white pepper, and black pepper, and cook for a minute.
Add half a cup of tomatoes and a tablespoon of tomato paste, cover with a lid and cook until the tomatoes are soft.
Add demiglace roux, peas, spinach, and 5 tablespoons of water, Cook for 5 more minutes then serve.
What To Serve Barley And Beef With
This Barley wand beef dish can be served as a main dish or side dish, and you can serve it with the following
You can serve this dish with a fresh salad.
Ginger and garlic sticky chicken
Balsamic Potatoes
I hope you get to try this recipe, I know you and your family will love it.
How To Make Easy Barley and Beef Salad
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Barley Washed
- 200 Grams Ground Beef You can use pork or any meat of your choice.
- 1 Medium Carrot You can also add in other veggies such as bell pepper, cauliflower, peas, and zucchini.
- 1 Small Onion Chopped
- 4 Tablespoons Cooking Oil Divided
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Paprika
- 1/4 Teaspoon White Pepper
- 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Demiglace Roux
- 1/4 Cup Tomatoes Chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 1/2 Cup Peas
- 1/2 Cup Spinach
Instructions
- Add a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of cooking oil to 2 cups of boiling water.
- To the boiling water, add the barley and cook on medium to low heat for 20 minutes. When soft and cooked, set aside to cool.
- In a large saucepan or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add ground beef, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add onion and carrots and cook for 2 minutes or until the carrots are soft.
- For seasoning, add a 1/4 teaspoon salt, paprika, white pepper, and black pepper, and cook for a minute.
- Add half a cup of tomatoes and a tablespoon of tomato paste, cover with a lid and cook until the tomatoes are soft.
- Add demiglace roux, peas, spinach, and 5 tablespoons of water, Cook for 5 more minutes.
- Add the cooked barley and stir until evenly mixed.
- Serve
