BEEF BARLEY SOUP (SLOW COOKER)!
Steps:
- Generously salt and pepper the beef. In a large stockpot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When it is very hot, add about 1/3 of the meat. Brown for about 1-2 minutes, then turn to brown the other side. Remove to a plate when it is browned on all sides. Repeat with remaining meat in 2 more batches. (If you add it all at once it will steam the meat instead of browning it--not what you want.) When all the meat is browned, add all the meat back to the pot with 10 cups of water. Add 3 healthy tablespoons beef stock concentrate. Add the chopped celery, onions, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 2 hours with the lid on. When the meat is tender and you can break it apart easily with a wooden spoon, add the shredded potato and carrots. Bring to a boil, then continue to simmer on low for another 30-45 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. Add 1 cup of barley. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low. Cook for another half hour, or until barley is tender and the soup tastes...like home. Slow cooker instructions: In a large pan, brown the meat according to the instructions. Remove the browned meat to a large crockpot. Add 2 cups of the water to the pan and bring to a boil. Stir up all the browned bits. Add this and the remaining 8 cups of water to the crock pot. Add the beef base, celery, onions, and garlic to the slow cooker and stir. Cook on low for about 6 hours. Add the potatoes and carrots and cook for another hour. Add the barley and simmer for another hour or so, until it is tender. Notes *I suggest Better than Bullion Beef Base. If your meat is not marbled well, you might want to add a bit of worcestershire sauce toward the end, to boost the flavor.
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Sohag Chowdhury
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the beef and barley are so tender. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do all the work.
Uk Meghna
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beef, but I loved this soup. The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the barley and vegetables were cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this soup again.
Romerio Maarman
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover carrots, celery, and onions, and they worked perfectly in this recipe. The soup was delicious and I didn't have to waste any food.
Mirza Zadran
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I always feel better after eating a bowl of this soup.
Akosua Serwaa
[email protected]I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add some chopped carrots and celery, and sometimes I'll even add a handful of frozen peas.
Bebie Gurl
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. I can just throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, and dinner is ready when I get home. It's so easy and delicious.
Loja Loja
[email protected]I made this soup in my Instant Pot, and it was done in no time. I just browned the beef and the vegetables in the Instant Pot, then added the rest of the ingredients and cooked it on high pressure for 30 minutes. It was so easy and convenient.
joseph musau
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the beef and the barley, and they don't even notice the vegetables.
Muhammad Ayyaz
[email protected]I'm not a fan of barley, so I used rice instead. The soup was still very good, but I think I would have liked it better with barley.
Hamid Yousafzai
[email protected]This soup is a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs, and it was much better. I also used a beef broth that was extra flavorful.
ko Lay
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this soup without the beef. It was still delicious! I used extra vegetables and beans to make up for the lack of meat. The soup was hearty and satisfying, and I didn't miss the beef at all.
Ethel Durant
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover beef. I had some leftover roast beef, and it worked perfectly in this recipe. The soup was just as good as when I made it with fresh beef.
Ramhari Karki
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.
Renee L Rouillier
[email protected]This soup is even better the next day. The flavors have a chance to really meld together, and the beef becomes even more tender. I like to serve it with a side of crusty bread for dipping.
taimur Khan
[email protected]I love that this soup is so easy to make in the slow cooker. I just threw all the ingredients in before I left for work, and dinner was ready when I got home. It's a great way to have a home-cooked meal without a lot of effort.
Johan Bosch
[email protected]This beef barley soup is a hearty and delicious meal that's perfect for a cold winter day. The beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender, the barley is cooked to perfection, and the vegetables are packed with flavor.