{"id":61023,"date":"2023-09-15T02:03:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T16:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/btf-recipe\/lamb-and-barley-stew\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T04:24:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T17:24:11","slug":"lamb-and-barley-stew","status":"publish","type":"btf-recipe","link":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/btf-recipe\/lamb-and-barley-stew\/","title":{"rendered":"Lamb and Barley Stew"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This slow-simmered lamb and barley stew is everything we love in a family meal\u2014nourishing, economical, and packed with flavour. Lamb shanks bring richness and iron, while the barley adds gentle fibre and texture that even little ones tend to love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s one of those \u201ccook once, eat multiple times\u201d meals, perfect for batch cooking or slow weekend lunches. Serve it chunky for toddlers and adults, or shred the lamb and mash the veggies for babies exploring more texture.<br><br>Lamb shanks are a beautiful first meat for baby-led weaning\u2014they become incredibly tender when slow-cooked, and the fibres are easy for babies to gnaw and suck on. You can serve soft, shredded pieces or offer a bone with some meat left on to support oral motor development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We love that barley is such a hearty grain, but if your little one hasn\u2019t yet tolerated gluten, you can easily swap it for something like brown rice or buckwheat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age suitable:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When tolerating gluten<br>For gluten-free babies, swap barley for brown rice or quinoa and offer soft, shredded lamb with broth-soaked veggies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving suggestions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serve chunky in bowls for older children and adults.<br>For babies, shred lamb and mash veggies with a little broth.<br>Can also be blended or mashed for spoon-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Lamb-Barley-Stew-Puree-1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"32555\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lamb-Barley-Stew-Puree-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32555\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">puree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Lamb-Barley-Stew-BLW-1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"32554\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lamb-Barley-Stew-BLW-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32554\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BLW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Lamb-Barley-Stew-1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"32553\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lamb-Barley-Stew-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32553\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">family style<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage tips:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.<br>Freeze in portions (lamb removed from the bone) for up to 3 months.<br>Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth or water.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This hearty lamb and barley stew is the ultimate comfort food, rich in flavour, packed with veggies and perfect for the whole family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":61027,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"bwfblock_default_font":"","_searchwp_excluded":"","inline_featured_image":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":""},"age-group":[3421,3422,3435],"allergen":[3448],"convenience-option":[3423],"dietary-requirement":[3424,3425,3438,3427,3431,3428],"meal":[3429],"membership-status":[],"starting-solids":[3437,3434],"class_list":["post-61023","btf-recipe","type-btf-recipe","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","age-group-4-12-months","age-group-family-meals","age-group-toddlers","allergen-wheat","convenience-option-freezer-friendly","dietary-requirement-dairy-free","dietary-requirement-egg-free","dietary-requirement-iron-rich","dietary-requirement-nut-free","dietary-requirement-protein-rich","dietary-requirement-soy-free","meal-dinner","starting-solids-baby-led-weaning","starting-solids-puree"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - 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