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.

Chef John's Buttermilk Biscuits Flaky, Golden Buttermilk Biscuits from Scratch Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 3/4 cup cold buttermilk (plus more for brushing) Directions: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add cold butter pieces to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and pour in the cold buttermilk. Stir just until the dough comes together; do not overmix. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough in thirds like a letter, rotate 90°, and gently flatten again. Repeat the fold one more time for extra layers. Pat the dough out one final time and use a round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Do not twist the cutter. Place biscuits close together on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with a little buttermilk. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Serve warm. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 210 kcal | Servings: 8 biscuits #buttermilkbiscuits #southernbiscuits #chefjohnrecipes #homemadebiscuits #flakybiscuits #easybaking #comfortfood #biscuitrecipe #brunchrecipes #breakfastbakes #bakingfromscratch #quickbreads #classicbiscuits #butterygoodness #goldenbiscuits #southernbaking #biscuitsandgravy #homemadecomfort #brunchideas #ovenfresh Just pulled these golden beauties from the oven! Chef John's Buttermilk Biscuits are everything you want—flaky, buttery, and SO good warm with a pat of butter.