BBQ Beef and Veggie Pearl Barley Skillet

Smoky barbecue steak strips tossed with tender barley and colorful vegetables in a bold, family-friendly one-pan dinner.

⏱ 30 minServes 4American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb steak, thinly sliced into strips
  • 1.5 cups pearl barley, quick-cook
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables, frozen
  • 3 tbsp barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp ghee or oil

Directions

  1. 1Cook pearl barley in chicken broth plus 1 cup water for 18 minutes until tender, drain.
  2. 2Heat ghee or oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  3. 3Season steak strips with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes.
  4. 4Sear steak strips 3 minutes until browned; do not overcrowd the pan.
  5. 5Add mixed vegetables to skillet, cook 3 minutes, then stir in barbecue sauce.
  6. 6Fold cooked barley into skillet, toss everything together, and serve hot.

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