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Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup
Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
370 minutes
Total Time:
390 minutes
Slow cooked beef barley soup, a wholesome blend of lean beef, veggies, and herbs simmered for six hours for a comforting and fuss-free meal.
Ingredients:
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1.5 pounds boneless lean beef, cubed
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 cups water, divided
  • 3 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
  • 6 medium carrots, chopped
  • 6 medium green onions, chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 cup barley
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions:
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown beef for about 5 minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Pour a generous amount of water into the skillet. Stir over medium heat, making sure to scrape up all those delicious browned bits with a spoon. Finally, transfer the flavorful liquid and browned bits to the slow cooker.
  • Pour in the remaining water and broth and add carrots, green onions, celery, barley, and parsley. Cover and cook on Low until the vegetables and barley are tender, takes about 6 to 8 hours.
  • Add a sprinkle of fragrant thyme right before serving.

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