Slow-Cooker Beef and Barley Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Beef and Barley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds boneless beef chuck (in one piece); 1 cup pearl barley; 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered; 4 stalks celery, quartered; 6 medium carrots, quartered; 2 medium leeks, sliced (white and light green parts only); 1 sprig thyme; 4 cups low-sodium beef broth; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; Horseradish, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds boneless beef chuck (in one piece)
1 cup pearl barley
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered
4 stalks celery, quartered
6 medium carrots, quartered
2 medium leeks, sliced (white and light green parts only)
1 sprig thyme
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Horseradish, for serving (optional)

1
Combine the beef, barley, mushrooms, celery, carrots, leeks, thyme, beef broth and soy sauce in a slow cooker.
2
Add 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3
Cover and cook on low, undisturbed, 8 hours.
4
Uncover and skim off any excess fat.
5
Transfer the beef to a cutting board, let cool slightly and slice or shred by hand into bite-size pieces.
6
Thin the vegetable-barley mixture in the slow cooker with some water, if desired.
7
Divide among shallow bowls and top with the beef.
8
Serve with horseradish, if desired.
9
Per serving: Calories 647; Fat 29 g (Saturated 11 g); Cholesterol 96 mg; Sodium 897 mg; Carbohydrate 57 g; Fiber 12 g; Protein 40 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pounds boneless beef chuck (in one piece), 1 cup pearl barley, 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered, 4 stalks celery, quartered, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Beef and Barley 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.

Slow-Cooker Beef and Barley

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