Description
Warm up your evenings with this nourishing Beef Barley Soup, a classic dish brimming with tender beef, hearty barley, and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for chilly nights or meal prep, this one-pot wonder is loaded with flavor and nutrition. In just an hour, you can enjoy a comforting bowl that fills your home with inviting aromas. Dive deep into this satisfying recipe that will surely delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté for about 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Return the beef to the pot along with any juices. Pour in the beef broth and stir in the barley; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 40-45 minutes or until the barley is tender and the beef is fork-tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg