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Beef-Barley Soup Recipe
Cooking Time: 8 hours
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Description: Hearty, easy one-dish meal that cooks itself while you’re away. Serve with salad and bread for a complete meal.
Recipe Category: Meat
Keywords: Weeknight
Ingredients:
- 2 beef round steaks
- 2 beef chuck steaks
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can (about 15 ounces) tomatoes
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup frozen green beans
- 2/3 cup barley
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 beef bouillon cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Water
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 101.7
- Fat Content: 0.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0.1mg
- Sodium Content: 746.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 21.9g
- Fiber Content: 5.3g
- Sugar Content: 4.5g
- Protein Content: 3.6g
Instructions:
- In a skillet, brown the beef round steaks and beef chuck steaks.
- Place diced carrots, celery, green pepper, onion, frozen corn, and frozen green beans into a crock pot.
- Place the browned meat on top of the vegetables.
- In a bowl, combine tomatoes (including the liquid from the can), barley, dried parsley flakes, beef bouillon granules, salt, and dried basil.
- Pour this mixture over the meat and vegetables in the crock pot. Do not stir.
- Add enough water to cover all ingredients in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender.
Recipe Notes:
- This recipe is ideal for a slow cooker (crock pot) and allows for easy preparation with minimal hands-on time.
- The combination of beef, barley, and vegetables makes for a hearty and nutritious soup.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving. You can add pepper or other herbs for additional flavor.
- Serve hot with a side of crusty bread and a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
User Ratings:
- Aggregated Rating: 5/5 based on 113 reviews
- Reviews: This recipe has been highly rated by users for its simplicity, hearty flavors, and convenience in meal preparation.
Enjoy making this delicious Beef-Barley Soup for a comforting meal that practically cooks itself, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you want a warm and satisfying dish without much fuss.
