#barleystew

This vegan stew is full of vegetables, lentils, and barley, and it tastes great. It's perfect for a hearty meal on a cold day.

Ingredients: 6 cups vegetable broth. 1 large onion, chopped. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 4 large carrots, sliced. 4 celery stalks, sliced. 4 potatoes, cubed. 1 cup green peas. 1 cup corn kernels. 1 cup cooked lentils. 1 cup cooked barley. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried rosemary. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a large pot, saut onion and garlic in a splash of vegetable broth until translucent. Add carrots, celery, and potatoes, and cook for another 5 minutes. Pour in the remaining vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in green peas, corn, lentils, barley, thyme, rosemary, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and let simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

This hearty barley ground beef stew is a comforting meal inspired by Lord Byron's Kitchen. It's packed with nutritious vegetables, tender pearl barley, and flavorful ground beef simmered in a savory broth.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1 cup pearl barley. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 3 carrots, sliced. 3 celery stalks, sliced. 1 can diced tomatoes. 6 cups beef broth. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried rosemary. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Instructions: Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and diced onion and saut until the garlic smells good. Put in the ground beef and cook it until it turns brown. Cut up the celery and carrots and add them. Cook for a few minutes. Add the beef broth and diced tomatoes and stir to mix. It's time to add salt, pepper, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Once the stew starts to boil, turn down the heat. Cover and let it cook on low heat for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the barley is soft. Check the seasoning and make changes if needed. If you want, you can serve it hot and top it with fresh herbs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes