Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Beef & Barley Stew


In an effort to be more prepared in an emergency, we've been trying new recipes to expand the list of meals that we could make with our food storage. I added some potatoes and used fresh vegetables in this soup because I had some that needed to be used, and I think this soup would be delicious any time.

-Preparedness handout?

1 (12 oz) can beef chunks (don't drain!)
7 cups water
3/4 cup dried carrots (4 fresh)
3 Tbsp. dried minced onion
3 Tbsp. dried celery (2 ribs)
2 Tbsp dried red or green pepper (1/2 large)
2 potatoes, cubed or dried equivalent
2 Tbsp. beef bouillon
2 Tbsp. dried minced parsley
1/2 tsp. basil
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup pearled barley

Combine all ingredients except barley in large pot and bring to boil. (If using fresh potatoes and bell peppers, reserve those until the last 20-25 minutes of cooking).

Add barley and simmer, covered, for 45-55 minutes until barley is tender. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serves 4-6.

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