Meatball and Pearl Barley Stew

A budget-friendly stew featuring beef meatballs and pearl barley simmered with root vegetables in a savory beef stock.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.1 kcals 2184.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 46.8 grams 187.1 grams
Fat 27.1 grams 108.2 grams
Protein 28.9 grams 115.6 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals
175
g
Pearl Barley
well rinsed
Liquids
1
l
Beef Stock
made with a stock cube
Meat
400
g
Beef Mince
for meatballs
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
thinly sliced
0.5
tsp
Dried Mixed Herbs
for the stew
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
to taste
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped for meatballs
0.5
tsp
Dried Mixed Herbs
for meatballs
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
for frying vegetables
15
ml
Olive Oil
for frying meatballs
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
diced
4
piece
Carrots
diced
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped for meatballs

Steps

  • Fry the onion, carrots, and salt in 15ml olive oil over medium heat for 6 minutes.
  • Add sliced garlic and cook for 2 minutes until aromatic.
  • Add 750ml stock, dried herbs, and pearl barley, then simmer gently for 30 minutes.
  • Combine the beef mince, chopped onion, garlic, herbs, and seasoning to form 16 meatballs.
  • Fry the meatballs in 15ml olive oil until browned on all sides.
  • Add the browned meatballs to the simmering barley pan.
  • Deglaze the frying pan with 100ml water and pour the liquid into the stew.
  • Add the remaining 250ml stock, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.