Weight Watchers Crock Pot Beef,Barley And Root Vege

Name: Weight Watchers Crock Pot Beef,Barley And Root Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 turnips, peeled and chopped; 2 onions, sliced thinly; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 parsnip, peeled and chopped; 3/4 cup pearl barley; 1 1/4 lbs beef chuck, boneless diced; 2 bay leaves; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, fresh ground; 8 cups beef broth, reduced sodium; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup parsley, flat leaf chopped

Servings: persons

3 turnips, peeled and chopped
2 onions, sliced thinly
2 carrots, chopped
1 parsnip, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup pearl barley
1 1/4 lbs beef chuck, boneless diced
2 bay leaves
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon pepper, fresh ground
8 cups beef broth, reduced sodium
2 cups water
1/2 cup parsley, flat leaf chopped

1
Preheat oven 450 degrees.
2
Combine turnips, onions, carrots, parsnip and barley on a large nonstick baking sheet.
3
Roast on lower oven rack, stirring occasionally until tender and browned,about 30 minutes.
4
On another baking sheet arrange beef in single layer and roast on upper oven rack, turning twice until browned about 20 minutes.
5
Transfer beef and veggies to a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker.
6
Add bay leaves, garlic, salt and pepper.
7
Pour broth and water over beef and veggies.
8
Cover and cook until the beef and veggies are fork tender, about 4-5 hours on high or 8 to 10 hours on low.
9
Discard the bay leaves and garlic.
10
Stir in parsley.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 turnips, peeled and chopped, 2 onions, sliced thinly, 2 carrots, chopped, 1 parsnip, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Weight Watchers Crock Pot Beef,Barley And Root Vegetable 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!

Weight Watchers Crock Pot Beef,Barley And Root Vegetable Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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