Description
This Crockpot Beef Barley Soup is a heartwarming masterpiece, blending tender beef with hearty barley and vibrant vegetables, perfect for cozy winter nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless lean beef, cubed
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 cups water, divided
- 3 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
- 6 medium carrots, chopped
- 6 medium green onions, chopped
- 4 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup barley
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed beef and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then transfer the mixture to your slow cooker.
- Pour a few tablespoons of water into the skillet, stir over medium heat while scraping up any browned bits with a spoon, and then transfer this liquid and browned bits to the slow cooker.
- Add the remaining water, beef broth, carrots, green onions, celery, barley, and parsley to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low setting until the vegetables and barley are tender, about 6 to 8 hours.
- Just before serving, stir the dried thyme into the soup. Pour into serving bowls and enjoy.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, try browning the onions along with the beef.
- Avoid using lean cuts of meat, which may turn out tough after extended cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours 5 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Crockpot Beef Barley Soup, Healthy Crockpot Recipes, Slow Cooker Soup, Beef Barley Soup