Chef John's Beef and Barley Stew Hearty Beef and Barley Stew with Root Vegetables and Herbs Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 carrots, sliced 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 parsnip or turnip, peeled and diced (optional) 1 cup pearl barley 8 cups beef broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 bay leaf Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish Directions: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches, then set aside. In the same pot, add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute more to deepen the flavor. Return the beef to the pot along with carrots, celery, parsnip (if using), barley, thyme, bay leaf, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Discard the bay leaf before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with crusty bread. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 2 hours | Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings #beefandbarleystew #heartymeals #comfortfood #soulfood #chefjohnrecipe #winterwarmers #onepotmeal #stewseason #wholesomecooking #classicrecipes #barleydishes #slowcookedbeef #dutchovenrecipes #homemadestew #rootvegetables #herbandbeef #heartyrecipes #simmeredgoodness #beefstewlove #familydinners Nothing warms the soul like a steaming bowl of Beef and Barley Stew! This Chef John classic is rich, rustic, and full of deep flavor.

Korean Spicy Braised Chicken (Dak Bokkeum Tang) Hearty and Fiery Korean Braised Chicken Stew Ingredients: 2 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken pieces (drumsticks or thighs work best) 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 1 large carrot, sliced 1 onion, quartered 2 cups water 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish) 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish) For the Braising Sauce: 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste) 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 3 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp honey 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp grated ginger Freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions: In a large mixing bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and mix well. Rinse the chicken pieces under cold water and pat dry. In a deep pot or Dutch oven, place chicken, potatoes, carrots, and onion. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Add 2 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce to medium-low heat and simmer uncovered for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken is tender. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes Kcal: 410 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #dakbokkeumtang #koreanbraisedchicken #gochujangrecipes #spicydinner #asiankitchen #koreancomfortfood #braisedchicken #chickenrecipes #homestylecooking #koreanstew #easykoreanrecipes #weeknightmeals #koreanflavors #spicystew #heartymeals #asiandishes #chickenstew #simmeredgoodness #koreaneats #homecookedlove 🔥🇰🇷 This Korean Spicy Braised Chicken (Dak Bokkeum Tang) is comfort food with a KICK! Perfect for cozy nights when you need something bold and flavorful. 🍗🥕