Meatball And Pearl Barley Stew
In this hearty and comforting recipe, tender beef meatballs are simmered in a flavorful broth with pearl barley, carrots, and aromatic herbs. The meatballs are seared to perfection, infusing the dish with rich flavors, making it a satisfying meal that warms the soul.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 4 carrots
- 1 garlic
- 1 litre/1¾ pints beef stockstock
- ½ tsp dried mixed herbs
- 175g/6oz pearl barley
- and saltblack pepper
- 400g/14oz beef mince
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic
- ½ tsp dried mixed herbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a large saucepan or casserole dish over a medium heat. Add the olive oil to the pan along with the onion, carrots and a pinch of salt. Fry for 5-6 minutes, or until the onions are softened and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for a further 1-2 minutes, or until aromatic.
- Pour in 750ml/1¼pint of the stock and add the dried herbs and pearl barley. Bring to just below boiling point and then reduce the heat until very gently simmering. Cook for 30 minutes.
- For the meatballs, mix together the mince, onion, garlic and herbs along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Using your hands, roll into 16 balls.
- Heat a frying pan over a medium heat and add one tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, fry the meatballs on all sides until nicely coloured, being careful not to burn them. You may need to do this in batches.
- Transfer the coloured meatballs to the pan with the barley and gently mix through. Put the frying pan over a medium heat and pour 100ml/3½fl oz of water into the pan. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom and catch all the flavours from frying the meatballs then pour this liquid into the pan with the barley.
- Add the remaining stock to the barley pan, cover and cook for a further 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve warm.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4
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