Description
Indulge in the warmth of Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup, a comforting dish perfect for chilly days. This rich, hearty soup combines tender beef with chewy barley and vibrant vegetables, creating an inviting aroma that fills your kitchen. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make recipe transforms any meal into a heartwarming experience. Just set it and forget it, and enjoy every delicious spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- Sear the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides for added flavor (optional).
- In the slow cooker, combine seared beef (if using), barley, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and beef broth. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Remove bay leaves.
- Serve hot in bowls, optionally with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg