Old-Fashioned Beef And Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Beef And Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 - 3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (can use sirloin); salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped; 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 4 medium carrots, coarsely chopped; 3 stalks celery & leaves, coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup red wine (Merlot, Chianti, Barolo, Cabernet); 6 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup pearl barley

Servings: persons

2 1/2 - 3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (can use sirloin)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
4 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
3 stalks celery & leaves, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine (Merlot, Chianti, Barolo, Cabernet)
6 cups beef broth
1/2 cup pearl barley

1
Sprinkle the beef evenly with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat.
3
Add in the meat a few pieces at a time and brown on all sides.
4
Transfer the browned meat to the insert of a 5-7 quart slow cooker.
5
Add the garlic, onions, mushrooms, and thyme to the same skillet over med-high heat and saute until the liquid from the mushrooms is evaporated.
6
Transfer the contents of the skillet to the slow cooker.
7
Add the carrots and celery to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
8
Deglaze the skillet with the tomato paste and wine and allow the wine to reduce by about 1/4 cup, stirring up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
9
Transfer the tomato mixture to the slow cooker and add the broth and barley.
10
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours, until the beef and barley are tender.
11
Season with salt and pepper, if needed before serving.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 - 3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (can use sirloin), salt, fresh ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Beef And 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.

Old-Fashioned Beef And Barley Soup

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