eCook Meal
Pearl Barley Pilaf & Beef Strips
with balsamic baby tomatoes & fresh mint
Pearled barley is loaded with golden button mushrooms, NOMU Italian Rub-spiced beef strips, kale & spring onion. Served with balsamic baby tomatoes and refreshing mint. You’ll be saying ‘yum’ between every mouthful, Chef!
Serving guide
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BARLEY
Place the pearled barley in a pot with 200ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 25-30 minutes (stirring occasionally). Drain and cover.
BALSAMIC TOMATOES
In a bowl, place the halved tomatoes, and the balsamic vinegar, toss to combine, season, and set aside in the fridge.
Beef
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef dry with paper towel, roughly slice the strips into chunks, coat with the NOMU rub, and season. When hot, fry the beef until browned, 30-60 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside, leaving any remaining pan juices in the pan.
ALL TOGETHER
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms, and the shredded Kale until turning golden, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the cooked pearled barley, the sliced spring onion, and the Beef. Remove from the heat and season.
TIME TO EAT
Bowl up the loaded barley, and scatter over the balsamic tomatoes. Garnish with the mint leaves and dig in, Chef!
BARLEY
Place the pearled barley in a pot with 400ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 25-30 minutes (stirring occasionally). Drain and cover.
BALSAMIC TOMATOES
In a bowl, place the halved tomatoes, and the balsamic vinegar, toss to combine, season, and set aside in the fridge.
Beef
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef dry with paper towel, roughly slice the strips into chunks, coat with the NOMU rub, and season. When hot, fry the beef until browned, 30-60 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside, leaving any remaining pan juices in the pan.
ALL TOGETHER
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms, and the shredded Kale until turning golden, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the cooked pearled barley, the sliced spring onion, and the Beef. Remove from the heat and season.
TIME TO EAT
Bowl up the loaded barley, and scatter over the balsamic tomatoes. Garnish with the mint leaves and dig in, Chef!
BARLEY
Place the pearled barley in a pot with 600ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 25-30 minutes (stirring occasionally). Drain and cover.
BALSAMIC TOMATOES
In a bowl, place the halved tomatoes, and the balsamic vinegar, toss to combine, season, and set aside in the fridge.
Beef
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef dry with paper towel, roughly slice the strips into chunks, coat with the NOMU rub, and season. When hot, fry the beef until browned, 30-60 seconds (shifting occasionally). You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan and set aside, leaving any remaining pan juices in the pan.
ALL TOGETHER
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms, and the shredded Kale until turning golden, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the cooked pearled barley, the sliced spring onion, and the Beef. Remove from the heat and season.
TIME TO EAT
Bowl up the loaded barley, and scatter over the balsamic tomatoes. Garnish with the mint leaves and dig in, Chef!
BARLEY
Place the pearled barley in a pot with 800ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 25-30 minutes (stirring occasionally). Drain and cover.
BALSAMIC TOMATOES
In a bowl, place the halved tomatoes, and the balsamic vinegar, toss to combine, season, and set aside in the fridge.
Beef
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef dry with paper towel, roughly slice the strips into chunks, coat with the NOMU rub, and season. When hot, fry the beef until browned, 30-60 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside, leaving any remaining pan juices in the pan.
ALL TOGETHER
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms, and the shredded Kale until turning golden, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the cooked pearled barley, the sliced spring onion, and the Beef. Remove from the heat and season.
TIME TO EAT
Bowl up the loaded barley, and scatter over the balsamic tomatoes. Garnish with the mint leaves and dig in, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R146.39
for 4 servings · R36.60 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Spring Onions needs 2Lay's Spring Onion & Cheese Chips 36 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Balsamic Vinegar needs 40 mlWillow Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Balsamic Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R54.99 · 16% of packR8.80
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Kale needs 400 gKale Min 350 g 350 g at R35.99 · 1.14× packR41.13
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Fresh Mint needs 10 gFresh Mint 20 g 20 g at R14.99 · 50% of packR7.50
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Button Mushrooms needs 500 gSliced Button Mushrooms 250 g 250 g at R38.99 · 2.0× packsR77.98
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Beef Strips
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Baby Tomatoes
- Pearled Barley
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Pearl Barley Pilaf & Beef Strips?
The preparation time for Pearl Barley Pilaf & Beef Strips with balsamic baby tomatoes & fresh mint is between 25 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Pearl Barley Pilaf & Beef Strips with balsamic baby tomatoes & fresh mint?
The total time required to make Pearl Barley Pilaf & Beef Strips with balsamic baby tomatoes & fresh mint is between 40 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Pearl Barley Pilaf & Beef Strips provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Pearl Barley Pilaf & Beef Strips?
Baby Tomato, Balsamic Vinegar, Beef, Beef Strips, Button Mushrooms, Fresh Mint, Kale, NOMU Italian Rub, Pearled Barley, Spring Onion
What is the nutritional information of Pearl Barley Pilaf & Beef Strips?
Calories: 432, Carbs: 43 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 47.5 grams, Sugar: 7 grams, Salt: 365.2 grams
How do I prepare Pearl Barley Pilaf & Beef Strips?
BARLEY: Place the pearled barley in a pot with 400ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 25-30 minutes (stirring occasionally). Drain and cover. TIME TO EAT: Bowl up the loaded barley, and scatter over the balsamic tomatoes. Garnish with the mint leaves and dig in, Chef! ALL TOGETHER: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms, and the shredded kale until turning golden, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the cooked pearled barley, the sliced spring onion, and the beef. Remove from the heat and season. BEEF: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the beef dry with paper towel, roughly slice the strips into chunks, coat with the NOMU rub, and season. When hot, fry the beef until browned, 30-60 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside, leaving any remaining pan juices in the pan. BALSAMIC TOMATOES: In a bowl, place the halved tomatoes, and the balsamic vinegar, toss to combine, season, and set aside in the fridge.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Pearl Barley Pilaf & Beef Strips?
Baby Tomato, Balsamic Vinegar, Beef, Beef Strips, Button Mushrooms, Fresh Mint, Kale, NOMU Italian Rub, Pearled Barley, Spring Onion
How many calories does Pearl Barley Pilaf & Beef Strips have?
432 calories
How much fat content does Pearl Barley Pilaf & Beef Strips have?
grams