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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2009
Great concept..but very bland. I added extra spices and salt...but still just ok. I made it in the crock pot.
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Reviewed: Jun. 3, 2009
It's a good recipe - especially when you are down to a couple of carrots and potatoes in the frige. I did add a lot more herbs than it called for. I left out the caraway seeds and used Italian sausage instead of beef which gave it more of a Mediterranean taste.
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Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2009
We loved this stew! It was just a little bland, so here are the changes I made: I doubled the spices (pepper, oregano, basil, rosemary, and caraway). I used a full cup of barley and added enough water to compensate. I used pre-shredded cabbage, about 2 c. packed. Then all I did was brown the beef and onion together, then tossed everything else in a (large) crockpot and cooked it on low all day. Super easy and turned out great! I also added a can of garbanzo beans just for fun. My husband and I both think that a can of sweet corn would be a great addition as well -- I'm adding that next time. It's a keeper!
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Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2008
This was great will make again
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Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2007
Very tasty recipe. I used a can of mixed beans instead of great northern beans, and couldn't find quick-cooking barley, so par-boiled pot barley before adding. Next time I would use 2 lbs. of meat. I cooked for about an hour and 20 minutes to get the meat nice and tender, and reduce the liquid.
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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2006
This was great - a hit with the whole family on a cold winter night. I used dark turkey meat instead of beef and it was excellent. I also made a few changes. I used two cups of diced tomatoes, and a half a cup of barley, both of which added to the stew a lot. I also ommited the caraway seeds. If you want a really hearty stew, cook it at least an hour. Thanks, Brandy!
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Reviewed: Sep. 29, 2006
My family loved this! I did make a couple of minor changes. I used 1 can of diced tomatoes, including the juice. Instead of all that water, I used one can of water (from the tomatoes)and one box of 32oz beef broth, instead of the two 14 oz cans. I also used Canneli beans, as that is what I already had in the house. Oh' and I omitted the caraway seeds. I served this with some warm dark rye bread and real butter. YUMMY! My husband hates cabbage but he ate it in this stew!
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Reviewed: May 18, 2006
Wow this was amazingly good. Really easy for one thing. We don't have Great Northern beans here in Australia as far as I know so did a search on them & since they are a white bean I figured cannelloni beans would do. So I did the soak them overnight method rather than use cans. (have the rest in the freezer) Anyway made the soup pretty much as is except no carraway seeds cos I didn't have any. Will find some for next time though. This is a hearty soup & tomorrows left overs should be better of course! Can't wait! :-) Oh & I didn't use a really cheap stewing meat either cos DH doesn't like meat so used some a bit better & it cooked up beautifully. A must recipe for winter! Will make again for sure. Oh & for the non meat eaters you can do it as easily without the meat in it & use vegetable stock instead. I think it would be as good. & save some money too! Put in a couple more potatoes & carrots & you'd be set with a great vegie meal.
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Reviewed: Feb. 14, 2006
fantastic dinner for those cold nights!! everything in the one pot, less washing up, less time to prepare - perfect for busy moms and dads!!
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Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2006
Excellent flavor! I didn't have any caraway seeds but this recipe is a keeper!
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Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2005
This recipe is a keeper. Here are the modifications that I made: 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes and less water, closer to 1/2 cup of barley, a 19 ounce can of beans (I've used different kinds), 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, 1/2 basil, 1/2 rosemary and no caraway seeds.
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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2005
I would have given it a much higher rating if it didn't have the caraway. It was too overpowering for my familiy's taste. I might try it again without it.
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Reviewed: May 10, 2004
This was a very easy, very tasty recipe, though I'd call it a hearty soup rather than a stew. I made four significant substitutions, and it still worked out well. I'll definitely try the original another time. I didn't have stew beef on hand, so I used a well-trimmed pork tenderloin (cheaper here than beef). I used a can of butter beans instead of great northern beans, and I used 1/4 tsp whole cumin and 1/8 tsp cayanne pepper instead of the rosmary and caraway. Good!
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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2003
This recipe is very good! I was concerned that the stew beef would be tough, but it wasn't. About the only thing I would change is to add more stew beef to it. Otherwise It has an excellent flavor!
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Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2003
This stew was flavorful. I liked it the only thing is the meat did not come out very tender. Other than that a good stew.
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Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2003
Very good flavor... the broth is heavenly! I think I'll include some frozen mixed vegetables next time I make it for a little more color and variety. Also more barley. But otherwise it's awesome!
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Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2002
Amazing! This was the first time I cooked with barley or made a stew and my whole family loved it!! I will most defintely make this again. Next time I would add some cayenne pepper and coriander to spice it up a notch.
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Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2002
My eight year old didn't like this, but everyone else did. Substituted V8 for the tomatoes and some of the water. Also doubled up on the spices after reading the other reviews. I put it all in the crockpot and thickened it up at the end with a roux. Not a bad change from my regular stew.
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Reviewed: Mar. 19, 2002
I had really good luck with this recipe!I used more beef broth and less water. I threw a few sliced fresh mushrooms in and used a bagged shredded cabbage for ease. We liked it the first time and the leftovers were awesome. I did double the caraway...I like the flavor it makes!
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Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2002
I prepared everything and dumped it into a crock pot for 1 1/2 hours. Great tasting broth. Do not know if I added to much cabbage - (didn't think so) but it stood out above all the other ingredients. Would I repeat the recipe? Maybe
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