Description
Cozy up with this heartwarming Beef & Barley One-Pot with Kale, a delightful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal. Tender beef chunks simmer in a rich broth, mingling with chewy barley and vibrant kale for a nutritious and satisfying experience. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this easy one-pot recipe not only warms your belly but also fills your home with inviting aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup pearled barley
- 2 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the beef cubes and sear until browned on all sides.
- Stir in carrots and barley; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and add thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1.5 hours.
- About 10 minutes before serving, stir in chopped kale until wilted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg