Hi there, food lover! 👋
There’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of soup on a chilly day—and One-Pot Beef Barley Soup is the ultimate in cozy comfort. 🥣🐄
Tender beef, hearty vegetables, and nutty barley come together in a rich broth that tastes like it’s been simmering all day—without the fuss. Plus, only one pot to wash at the end! 🙌
Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
- 8 cups beef broth (low sodium if preferred)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions:
- Brown the beef: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and brown on all sides (about 5–6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until slightly softened, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Simmer: Return beef to the pot. Add barley, beef broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, parsley, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cook until tender: Cover and simmer for 1–1½ hours, stirring occasionally, until beef and barley are tender.
- Finish & serve: Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread. 🥖
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 15 mins | 🔥 Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins | ⏳ Total Time: ~1 hr 30 mins
⚡ Calories per serving (approx.): 320 | 🍽️ Servings: 6
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Bon appétit and happy cooking! 👩🍳🍽️
