Crockpot Beef Barley Soup
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6 -
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Calories
378 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crockpot Beef Barley Soup
Description
This recipe calls for beef chuck cubes browned optionally for added flavor, then combined with diced potatoes, carrots, celery, minced garlic, tomato paste, beef seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme, bay leaves, pearl barley, and beef broth in a slow cooker. Cooking for several hours on low melds the flavors, softens the barley, and tenderizes the beef. The soup is hearty with a blend of vegetables and meat in a savory broth.
The texture includes tender meat and vegetables with chewy pearl barley, offering a substantial mouthfeel. It’s suitable for serving with crusty bread and provides comforting nourishment.
Notes suggest adjusting barley cooking time based on texture preference by adding barley later in the cooking process or cooking separately in the Instant Pot. Adjust seasoning if not using beef base, as it contributes significant flavor.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 - 1 1/2 lbs potato Yukon gold or russets are preferred, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 carrot peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 medium onion yellow or sweet, peeled and diced
- 2 ribs celery sliced in half lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-1 inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp beef base optional but recommended, better than bouillon
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 prigs thyme fresh
- 2 bay leaf
- 6 cups beef broth reduced sodium, or beef stock
- 2/3 cup pearl barley
Instructions
- If desired, heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over MED HIGH heat. Add beef cubes and brown for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Add beef and all remaining ingredients to slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.
- Remove bay leaves and thyme stems and serve. Goes perfectly with some crusty bread.
Notes
- Add barley partway through the cooking time if you prefer firmer barley texture.
- Increase seasoning amounts if not using beef base as it provides concentrated flavor.
- For Instant Pot, brown beef and sweat vegetables using Sauté function before pressure cooking with remaining ingredients.
- Remove bay leaves and thyme stems before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6-
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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