Description
Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup is a comforting, hearty meal that fills your home with the inviting aroma of simmering beef, tender barley, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for chilly evenings, this dish requires minimal prep time and allows you to enjoy a warm, delicious bowl of soup with family and friends. Packed with nutrients and flavor, it’s ideal for meal prepping or serving at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 sprigs fresh thyme)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef chunks seasoned with salt and pepper until browned on all sides.
- Remove beef; add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer seared beef back to the slow cooker. Add sautéed vegetables, beef broth, barley, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Set slow cooker on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Avoid lifting the lid too often.
- About 30 minutes before serving, adjust seasoning if needed. Ensure barley is tender yet chewy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg