BEEF AND BARLEY

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I'm not sure where the recipe originated for this country-style dish, but I have had it for years and rely on it when I'm hosting a meal for several people. -Linda Ronk, Melbourne, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1 can (15 ounces) diced carrots, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 10-12 minutes, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add to a 3-qt. slow cooker. In same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add barley; cook and stir until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Add to slow cooker. Stir in the next 10 ingredients. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and cheese. , Cover and cook on high until heated through and barley is tender, 4 hours. Discard bay leaf before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 990mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Katie Hubbard
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I will definitely be making this soup again.


Maria Osorio
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Saiful islam Uzzal
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I love how hearty and filling this soup is.


Adiel Morat
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex.


alice Taylor
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Koko Elia
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Aremen Joshua
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, filling, and so flavorful.


Masod Masob
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Md Aais
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I love the addition of the vegetables in this soup. They add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Abdulkadir Umar faruk
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This soup is delicious! The beef is tender and the barley is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nakyeyune Tracy
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Teanna Santana
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This soup is so flavorful and filling. I always have leftovers, which is great for lunch the next day.


Zayed Al hamed
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I love that this soup is so easy to make. I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Kaluya Julius
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Mausam Ale
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I've been making this beef and barley soup for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are simple but delicious, and the soup is always so hearty and filling.


Umesh Yadav
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This beef and barley soup was a hit with my family! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the barley added a nice heartiness to the soup. I also loved the addition of the vegetables, which made the soup even more nutritious.