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Easy Crockpot Hareesa/Barley Porridge

10/7/2019

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Hareesa is usually eaten for breakfast but it can also make a nice dinner especially now that the weather is getting colder. ​Our other Hareesa recipe uses a few more ingredients, meat with bones, and is done in the oven. Both recipes come out great but this one is very easy to make with minimal ingredients.


Serves 6-8.


You will need a 7 qt or larger crock pot/slow cooker.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups barley (Pearl or Habia type)
  • 2 1/2 - 3 pounds boneless beef roast trimmed of fat and cut in large pieces if the roast is thick (Chuck, English, bottom or top round Roasts can be used)*
  • 1 Tablespoon salt + more to taste
  • Cinnamon for serving (optional)
  • 2 15 oz can chick peas (optional)

*You can use half chicken breast or thigh, half beef if you prefer.

Directions
  • Add your roast to a pot on the stove, cover with water, boil for 10 minutes, then discard the water.
  • Rinse your barley a couple times with cold water and drain water.
  • Add the barley, 10 cups of water, and salt to the crock pot. Stir.
  • Add the roast to the crock pot and cover.
  • Set crock pot to high for 4 hours. (you can do low for 8 hours if you prefer).
  • After the 4 hours, stir and push the meat against the side of the crock pot to break down big chunks.
  • Keep stirring quickly in circular motion for about 5 minutes to help the barley break down.
  • If you are using chick peas , drain and add in the last 10 minutes.
  • Have some boiling water ready to add to the Hareesa if you want it thinner.
  • Add more salt to taste.
  • When serving in individual bowls, cinnamon can be sprinkled on top if preferred.





2 Comments
Sue link
10/10/2019 11:09:18 am

Hi....been married to Chaldean for 51 years. I use a crock pot however I cut meat in large pieces and brown on stove very Weil then add meat to pot and boil water add to browning pan and scrape up all the flavorful bits and add to crock pot. Also add a few chicken bullion cubes.salt and fresh chickpeas.

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Mideastchef
10/11/2019 09:03:57 am

That sounds really good. I will have to give it a try one day.

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