Slow-Cooked Hearty Beef and Barley Soup
This Slow-Cooked Hearty Beef and Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. Packed with tender beef, nutritious vegetables, and wholesome barley, this one-pot dish simmers to perfection while you go about your day. Simply set it in your slow cooker and return to a warm, savory meal that will cozy up your whole family. Serve it alongside a fresh salad and crusty bread for a complete and satisfying dinner.
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Servings
238
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
beef round steak or beef chuck
2 lbs (diced)
carrots
2 cups (chopped)
celery
1 stalk (diced)
green pepper
1/2 (diced)
onion
1 large (chopped)
canned tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) (cut up)
frozen corn
1/2 cup (none)
frozen green beans
1/2 cup (none)
barley
2/3 cup (none)
dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon (none)
beef bouillon granules or cubes
1 tablespoon or 2 cubes (none)
salt
2 teaspoons (none)
dried basil
3/4 teaspoon (none)
water
5 cups (none)
Instructions
1
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the diced beef until it's nicely seared on all sides, which enhances the flavor.
2
In a large crockpot, add the chopped carrots, diced celery, green pepper, and onion.
3
Layer the frozen corn and green beans on top of the vegetables in the crockpot.
4
Add the browned beef on top of the vegetables without stirring.
5
In a separate bowl, combine the cut-up tomatoes, barley, dried parsley flakes, beef bouillon granules or cubes, salt, and dried basil.
6
Pour the tomato and barley mixture over the beef layer in the crockpot.
7
Finally, add the 5 cups of water into the crockpot. Avoid stirring to maintain the layers.
8
Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on LOW for 10-12 hours. The longer it cooks, the more flavorful it becomes.
9
When ready to serve, ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
7.4g
Fat
24.8g
Carbs
16g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slow-Cooked Hearty Beef and Barley Soup?
It is the ultimate comfort food packed with tender beef, vegetables, and wholesome barley, perfect for chilly evenings.
What type of beef is best for this recipe?
The recipe recommends using 2 pounds of diced beef round steak or beef chuck.
Do I need to brown the beef first?
Yes, browning the diced beef in a skillet over medium heat until seared enhances the flavor of the soup.
Which vegetables are used in this hearty soup?
The soup includes carrots, celery, green pepper, onion, frozen corn, and frozen green beans.
How much barley is required?
You will need 2/3 cup of barley for this recipe.
How should the carrots be prepared?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of chopped carrots.
How much celery is added?
The recipe uses 1 stalk of diced celery.
What kind of pepper is included?
The soup uses 1/2 of a diced green pepper.
How should the onion be prepared?
You should use 1 large onion that has been chopped.
What type of tomatoes are used?
The recipe calls for one 16-ounce can of cut-up tomatoes.
Is the corn used in the recipe fresh or frozen?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of frozen corn.
Are the green beans fresh or frozen?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of frozen green beans.
Should I stir the soup while it is in the slow cooker?
No, avoid stirring to maintain the layers of ingredients in the crockpot.
What is the recommended cooking time?
The soup should be cooked on LOW for 10 to 12 hours.
Does cooking the soup longer change the taste?
Yes, the longer the soup cooks, the more flavorful it becomes.
How much water is added to the crockpot?
The recipe requires 5 cups of water.
What seasonings are used for the flavor base?
The soup is seasoned with dried parsley flakes, beef bouillon, salt, and dried basil.
How much beef bouillon should I use?
Use 1 tablespoon of granules or 2 bouillon cubes.
How much salt is in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of salt.
How much dried basil is used?
The recipe uses 3/4 teaspoon of dried basil.
What are the serving suggestions for this soup?
Serve the soup alongside a fresh salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.
How many calories are in a serving?
There are approximately 238 calories per serving.
What is the fat content of this recipe?
The soup contains 7.4g of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in the soup?
There are 24.8g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein does this soup provide?
Each serving provides 16g of protein.
Is this a one-pot dish?
Yes, it is a one-pot dish that simmers to perfection in a slow cooker.
How many total ingredients are needed?
The recipe lists a total of 14 ingredients.
What are some tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include soup, beef, barley, slow cooker, comfort food, and easy recipe.
Is this recipe suitable for beginners?
Yes, it is described as an easy recipe where you simply set the slow cooker and return to a warm meal.
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is to brown the diced beef in a skillet over medium heat to enhance flavor.