Beef And Barley Soup: Heavenly, Healthy, And Hearty Recipe

Name: Beef And Barley Soup: Heavenly, Healthy, And Hearty
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb beef sirloin or 3/4 lb round steak; salt and pepper; 1 1/4 tablespoons butter; 4 1/2 cups beef broth; 1 cup irish beer; 1/4 cup barley, rinsed and drained; 1 large tomatoes, diced; 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes; 1 turnip, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes; 1 potato, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes; 1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped; 1 stalk celery & leaves, chopped; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (rub between fingers to waken flavor); 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed (rub between fingers to waken flavor); 1 pinch salt and pepper; 1 bay leaf

Servings: persons

3/4 lb beef sirloin or 3/4 lb round steak
salt and pepper
1 1/4 tablespoons butter
4 1/2 cups beef broth
1 cup irish beer
1/4 cup barley, rinsed and drained
1 large tomatoes, diced
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
1 turnip, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
1 potato, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped
1 stalk celery & leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (rub between fingers to waken flavor)
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed (rub between fingers to waken flavor)
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 bay leaf

1
Wash beef; pat dry with paper towels. Trim away any visible fat; season beef with salt and pepper (to taste). Cut into small bite-sized cubes.
2
Melt butter in a large, heavy-bottom saucepan. Transfer the beef to the hot butter and cook over medium heat until brown on all sides.
3
Add remaining ingredients to saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and continue cooking, covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until barley is tender and beef is fork-tender.
4
Remove the bay leaf and laddle into warmed soup bowls. Enjoy your soup as a meal complete unto itself or add a lightly-dressed fresh spinach salad and warm crusty french/italian bread.
5
COOK'S TIP: For a delicious twist on traditional beef and barley soup, when it's done simmering stir in 4 cups of fresh baby spinach. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

335

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb beef sirloin or 3/4 lb round steak, salt and pepper, 1 1/4 tablespoons butter, 4 1/2 cups beef broth, and more.

Yes, Beef And Barley Soup: Heavenly, Healthy, And Hearty falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef And Barley Soup: Heavenly, Healthy, And Hearty

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