Hamburger Barley Stew Crock Pot

Warm, hearty, and irresistibly comforting, this Hamburger Barley Stew Crock Pot recipe is a perfect slow-cooked meal for cozy weeknights. Tender ground beef pairs beautifully with earthy pearl barley, a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and an aromatic blend of herbs including thyme and oregano. Simmered low and slow in a rich beef broth enhanced with diced tomatoes and tomato paste, this stew develops deep, satisfying flavors with minimal hands-on time. With just 20 minutes of prep and a crock pot doing all the work, it’s an effortless one-pot dish that’s both nutritious and filling. Serve it piping hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness, and savor a bowl of wholesome, comfort food perfection. Ideal for meal prep or feeding a crowd, this recipe is a standout addition to your slow cooker rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 large Onion
• 3 medium Carrots
• 2 stalks Celery stalks
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 6 cups Beef broth
• 0.75 cup Pearl barley
• 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step 2

While the beef is browning, dice the onion, slice the carrots into rounds, and chop the celery into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic.

Step 3

Transfer the browned ground beef to the crock pot.

Step 4

Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, chopped celery, and minced garlic to the crock pot.

Step 5

Stir in the beef broth, pearl barley, diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato paste, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf.

Step 6

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or until the barley and vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Before serving, discard the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2985.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1951.5

Total Fat 87.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 9012.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 189.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.5g	0%
Total Sugars 38.9g
Protein 119.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 435.8mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 4650.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.9%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 37.5%