Crockpot Beef Stew with Barley and Mushrooms
This slow-cooked stew combines tender beef, potatoes, barley, mushrooms, onion, garlic, and mixed vegetables in a rich cream-of-mushroom and beef broth base. Oregano, black pepper, and salt round out its earthy, comforting flavor, making it a hearty choice for a cold afternoon or a relaxed family dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Beef Stew with Barley and Mushrooms, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until they're almost falling apart, about 20 minutes.
- 2
While potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add steak and brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes total.
- 3
Pour beef broth and condensed soup into the bottom of a slow cooker and set to Low. Add barley. Drain potatoes and add to the cooker. Add steak, including pan juices and oil, followed by onion, mushrooms, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Cover and cook on High for 1 hour. Add frozen vegetables and continue to cook until barley and vegetables are tender and steak is cooked through, about 2 hours more.
- 5
Add the frozen vegetables and continue cooking until the barley and vegetables are tender and the steak is cooked through, about 2 hours more.
- Calories 504.86 kcal High 25%
- Protein 33.65 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 55.33 g 20%
- Total Fat 17.46 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 3.77 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.96 mg High 25%
- Sodium 736.45 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 7.54 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 4.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.55 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 91.59 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.16 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 1227.79 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin A 94.75 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 1.83 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Beef Stew with Barley and Mushrooms is an American dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barley, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Boneless Beef Short Ribs. Each serving provides about 504.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Beef Stew with Barley and Mushrooms?
- It is an American stew recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Crockpot Beef Stew with Barley and Mushrooms made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Boneless Beef Short Ribs, Cream of Mushroom Soup. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Crockpot Beef Stew with Barley and Mushrooms?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Beef Stew with Barley and Mushrooms?
- About 3 hrs 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 504.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Beef Stew with Barley and Mushrooms easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crockpot Beef Stew with Barley and Mushrooms healthy?
- Crockpot Beef Stew with Barley and Mushrooms has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 504.86 calories and 33.65 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 736.45 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.77 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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