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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Chichawatni cerket Sohail ahmad
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the rich flavor and the tender beef. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Varlee V Dolleh
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover beef. I usually make it with a roast beef that I've cooked the day before. The soup is also very easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. I like to add a bit of extra garlic and onion, and I some
Rohan Rony
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family. They love the hearty beef and barley, and the vegetables add a nice touch of sweetness. I also like that it's a relatively healthy soup, so I can feel good about serving it t
Jayce Pagan
[email protected]This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do the work. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.
Kaiolohia Luka
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker in the morning and dinner is ready when I get home from work. It's also a great way to use up leftover beef.
Destiny Okonkwo
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the rich flavor and the tender beef. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Victor Martinz
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover beef. I usually make it with a roast beef that I've cooked the day before. The soup is also very easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. I like to add a bit of extra garlic and onion, and I some
Boniface Okumu
[email protected]I wasn't a big fan of this soup. The beef was tough and the barley was mushy. I also found the flavor to be a bit bland.
Peter Oduro
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family. They love the hearty beef and barley, and the vegetables add a nice touch of sweetness. I also like that it's a relatively healthy soup, so I can feel good about serving it t
I am Rita
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker in the morning and dinner is ready when I get home from work. It's also a great way to use up leftover beef.
April Raupita
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the rich flavor and the tender beef. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Bokul Roy Chowdhury
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover beef. I usually make it with a roast beef that I've cooked the day before. The soup is also very easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. I like to add a bit of extra garlic and onion, and I some
Ihtisham Ahmad
[email protected]I wasn't a big fan of this soup. The beef was tough and the barley was mushy. I also found the flavor to be a bit bland.
Aju Tph
[email protected]This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to make it more flavorful. I also thought the barley was a bit too chewy.
Agnes Darko
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves the hearty beef and barley, and the vegetables add a nice touch of sweetness. I also like that it's a relatively healthy soup, so I can feel good about serving it to my fami
krishtina bhatta
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do the work. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.
France Kishe
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was easy to make and didn't take long at all. I especially liked the addition of the pearl barley, which gave the soup a nice texture.
Lizeria Miller
[email protected]This beef barley soup is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the barley adds a chewy texture. The vegetables are also cooked perfectly and add a nice sweetness to the soup. I will d