Welsh beef and barley cawl
A big bowl of slow simmered beef, barley and root vegetables, the proper Welsh Sunday and Monday supper.
- Time2 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.07 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large heavy pan over a high heat. Brown the beef in two batches, 5 minutes each, then set aside.
10 min - 2
Turn the heat down to medium. Cook the onions for 5 minutes until soft.
5 min - 3
Return the beef to the pan. Add the carrots, swede, barley, stock and bay leaves. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes.
75 min - 4
Add the potatoes and leeks. Simmer for 25 minutes more, until the beef is tender and the barley is plump.
25 min - 5
Stir in the parsley, season well and serve with plenty of crusty bread on the side.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.