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Pearl barley and sausage stew recipe

60 ratings

For a hearty family dinner try this rustic pearl barley and Cumberland sausage stew. It's packed with a medley of vegetables for a delicious dish that's perfect for sharing on chilly nights. See method

Serves 4
5 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook
626 calories / serving
Freezable
Dairy-free

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
8 Cumberland sausages
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, halved lengthways and cut into chunks
2 celery sticks, cut into chunks
1 bay leaf
4 thyme sprigs
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp fennel seeds
pinch dried chilli flakes
400g tin chopped tomatoes
450ml pouch fresh veg stock
200g pearl barley
1 lemon, zested

If you don't have chopped tomatoes, chop up a tin of plum tomatoes instead

Each serving contains

Energy
2625kj
626kcal 31%
Fat
32g 46%
Saturates
10g 52%
Sugars
13g 14%
Salt
1.6g 26%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 64.9g Protein 22.5g Fibre 7.2g

Method

Heat the oil in a large, shallow casserole dish with a lid set over a medium-high heat. Add the sausages and cook for 8-10 mins, turning every so often, until golden. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add the onion, carrots, celery, bay leaf and thyme sprigs to the pan. Season and cook for 5-7 mins, until the vegetables are just beginning to soften. Add the garlic, fennel and chilli; cook for 2 mins more.
Stir in the tomatoes, stock, pearl barley and lemon zest. Return the sausages to the pan. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, partially cover with the lid and simmer for 40 mins, stirring frequently. If the mixture starts to looks dry, add a little water.
Just before serving, check the seasoning and adjust to taste.

Freezing and defrosting guidelines

Cook as instructed and allow to cool completely. Then transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container, seal and freeze for up to 1-3 months.

To serve, defrost thoroughly in the fridge overnight before reheating. To reheat and serve, place in a pan over a medium heat, stirring occasionally until the dish is heated through.

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