Description
Hearty Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. With tender beef, wholesome barley, and a rich, savory broth, this dish wraps you in warmth and nostalgia. Ideal for busy weeknights, it requires minimal prep time while allowing the slow cooker to work its magic. Enjoy the enticing aromas wafting through your kitchen as this delicious meal simmers to perfection. Plus, it’s versatile enough to incorporate seasonal vegetables or your favorite herbs for a personal touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients by dicing the onion, chopping the garlic, slicing the carrots, and cubing the beef.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and brown the beef chunks for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Transfer browned beef to a slow cooker; add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, barley, thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is tender.
- Stir well before serving; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg