Beef stew with pearl barley

Firepot’s beef stew with pearl barley is a delicious, heartwarming dish inspired by English farmhouse cooking. Packed with nutritious ingredients like lean British beef, potatoes, celeriac, and carrots, this meal is ideal for cold days.

The beef is slow-cooked with a hint of tamarind, adding depth and richness to the flavor. The addition of pearl barley provides a soft texture that complements the finely chopped potatoes and celeriac perfectly. A classic stew that warms adventurers and homebodies alike.

Key features:

• Flavorful: Slow-cooked beef with crunchy vegetables and a subtle touch of tamarind and thyme.
• Nutritious: With 520 kcal, 7.7 g fiber, and 30.8 g protein per serving, a wholesome and energy-packed dish.
• Convenient: Just add 400 ml boiling water, stir well, wait 15 minutes, and enjoy.
• Comfort food: A classic winter meal, perfect for chilly evenings outdoors.

Ingredients:
Beef mince (30%), potato (23%), celeriac (11%), carrot (11%), onion, celery, pearl barley (6%), olive oil, beef stock, salt, pepper, cane molasses, cider vinegar, cornstarch, tamarind, thyme.

Nutritional values per serving:

• Energy: 520 kcal
• Fat: 24 g (of which saturates: 0.6 g)
• Carbohydrates: 45.3 g (of which sugars: 8.8 g)
• Fibre: 7.7 g
• Protein: 30.8 g
• Salt: 2.2 g

Preparation instructions:

1. Open the pouch and remove the oxygen absorber.
2. Add 400 ml of boiling water to level 5.
3. Stir well, seal the pouch, and let it sit for 15 minutes.