Beef Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Beef Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pearl barley; 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into small pieces; 1 medium onion, sliced thin; 3 garlic cloves, crushed or 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3 celery ribs, sliced; 4 carrots, sliced; 1 (11 ounce) can corn; 1 bay leaf; 1 pinch dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 3 ounces tomato paste, 1/2 small can; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup red wine, white can be used too; 3 cups water; 3 cups beef stock, homemade preferred but packaged is fine

Servings: persons

1/2 cup pearl barley
1 lb beef stew meat, cut into small pieces
1 medium onion, sliced thin
3 garlic cloves, crushed or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 celery ribs, sliced
4 carrots, sliced
1 (11 ounce) can corn
1 bay leaf
1 pinch dried basil
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
3 ounces tomato paste, 1/2 small can
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup red wine, white can be used too
3 cups water
3 cups beef stock, homemade preferred but packaged is fine

1
In a large skillet brown onions and beef, do not crowd, do in batches if needed.
2
In a stock pot, put 3 cups of water with the barley, garlic, basil, salt and bay leaf.
3
Add browned beef and onions to stock pot.
4
Deglaze skillet with wine and add to stock pot.
5
Bring to a simmer and cover, simmer for 30 minutes, stir occasionally.
6
Add Worcestershire, carrots, celery, tomato paste and beef stock.
7
bring back to simmer, cover and simmer for 35 minutes, stir occasionally.
8
Add corn bring back to simmer for 5 minutes.
9
Add 1/2 to 1 tsp fresh ground pepper if desired, taste and adjust salt to your taste.

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup pearl barley, 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into small pieces, 1 medium onion, sliced thin, 3 garlic cloves, crushed or 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Beef Barley Soup 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!

Beef Barley Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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