When the weather turns cold, there's nothing quite like a hearty bowl of slow cooker beef and barley soup to warm you up. This classic comfort food is easy to make and packed with flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will love. Whether you're short on time or just looking for an easy weeknight meal, slow cooker beef and barley soup is the perfect choice.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
Cook up something with stick-to-your-ribs substance when the weather turns cold: This beef and barley slow-cooker stew, packed with veggies, tender beef, and soft barley is your new go-to comfort food soup. Set your slow-cooker on low in the morning and by evening, dinner is served.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix all ingredients except peas.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.
- Stir in peas. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes longer or until peas are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
The barley cooked over a long periods of time, adds a velvety texture as well as a nutty flavor to the soup. Try substituting two Tablespoons minced fresh dill for the parsley.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Clear Soup
Time 6h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Dry the beef with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown half of the beef, about 10 minutes, then add to the slow cooker. Return the skillet to medium-high heat and repeat with 2 more teaspoons oil and the remaining beef.
- Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the empty skillet and heat over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onions, carrots, and 1/4 teaspoons salt. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the wine, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer until the wine has reduced by half, about 1 minute, then pour into the slow cooker.
- Add the tomatoes with their juice, the broths, thyme and barley to the slow cooker. Cover and cook, on either low or high, until the beef is tender, 6-7 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high. Before serving, stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- TO MAKE AHEAD: The night before (or a day in advance) prepare the recipe through step 2. Instead of adding the ingredients to the slow cooker, refrigerate them, but be sure to store the browned meat in one container and the vegetables and wine in another container. In the morning, add the chilled ingredients to the slow cooker, then add the tomatoes with their juice, the broths, thyme and barley to the slow cooker. Proced with step 3. The cooking time will run to the high end of the range given in the recipe.
SLOW-COOKER BEEF, BACON AND BARLEY SOUP
Beef-flavored broth is the robust base for this slow cooked dinner loaded with beef, Frozen Corn, bacon and barley.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add beef and onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring occasionally.
- In 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker, layer potatoes, carrots, corn and barley. Top with beef mixture. Pour broth, tomatoes and gravy over top. Do not stir.
- Cover; cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hours. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 4 g
SLOW-COOKER BEEF, BACON AND BARLEY SOUP RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by Marinel
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add beef and onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until feef is browned, stirring occasionally. 2. In 3 1/2 to 4 qt slow cooker, layer potatoes, carrots, corn and barley. Top with beef mixture. Pour broth tomatoes, and gravy over top. Do not stir. 3. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 hours. Stir before serving.
SLOW COOKER BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
This is a really yummy soup. Great on cold evenings. Very simple to make. Serve hot with crusty bread.
Provided by Amy H.
Categories Beef Soups
Time 4h15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Heat in oil in large skillet. Add beef and onion and cook until meat is browned and onions are tender.
- 2. add a can of beef broth and cook for a minute or two until smooth.
- 3. Pour beef and onion mixture into slow cooker. Add vegetables and remaining broth.
- 4. Cook on high for 4 hours. Add quick cooking barley 10 minutes before done. (If using regular barley, add at the beginning of cooking)
- 5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 6. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Tips
- To easily shred the cooked beef, use two forks to pull it apart.
- If you don't have pearl barley, you can substitute with regular barley, but you may need to adjust the cooking time.
- For a thicker soup, add more barley or use less beef broth.
- To make the soup ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- When you're ready to serve the soup, reheat it over medium heat until warmed through.
- Garnish the soup with fresh parsley, dill, or chives before serving.
Conclusion
This slow cooker beef and barley soup is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying meal that's perfect for a cold winter day. The beef is fall-apart tender, the barley is cooked to perfection, and the vegetables add a delicious sweetness and crunch. The soup is also very easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover beef. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give this slow cooker beef and barley soup a try.
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