Beef Barley Soup [3 Hours] Recipe

Name: Beef Barley Soup [3 Hours] Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. Salad Oil; 4 lb Cross Cut Beef Shanks; 8 c. Water; 2 x Onions (sliced); 1 can Tomatoes; 1 Tbsp. Salt; 3/4 tsp Fresh Grnd Black Pepper; 3/4 c. Barley; 8 x Mushrooms (halved); 1/2 med Bunch Broccoli ( cut in 1/2 inch pcs); 3 x Carrots (cut in bite size pcs); 1/2 tsp Thyme Leaves

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. Salad Oil
4 lb Cross Cut Beef Shanks
8 c. Water
2 x Onions (sliced)
1 can Tomatoes
1 Tbsp. Salt
3/4 tsp Fresh Grnd Black Pepper
3/4 c. Barley
8 x Mushrooms (halved)
1/2 med Bunch Broccoli ( cut in 1/2 inch pcs)
3 x Carrots (cut in bite size pcs)
1/2 tsp Thyme Leaves

1
Heat oil in dutch oven and brown beef shanks.
2
Remove meat from dutch oven and pour off fat.
3
Return shanks to pot; add in water, tomatoes, onions, salt and pepper.
4
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for one hour, stirring occasionally.
5
Remove meat and cut into bit-size pcs.
6
Skim fat from liquid; return meat to pot, add in barley and bring to boil.
7
Reduce heat simmer covered for 40 min.
8
Add in broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and thyme.
9
Simmer covered for another 40 min.

1285

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

127

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. Salad Oil, 4 lb Cross Cut Beef Shanks, 8 c. Water, 2 x Onions (sliced), and more.

Yes, Beef Barley Soup [3 Hours] Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!