Beef and Barley Soup. All barley is high in fiber, but hulled barley is the most nutrient-dense. This Beef Barley Soup is an easy, hearty dinner idea that is loaded with tender chunks of beef, barley and vegetables. It's a healthy meal that is perfect for making ahead for a busy week!

Ingredients of Beef and Barley Soup

1. Du brauchst 2 lb of cubed stew beef diced into bite sized pieces.
2. Es ist 1/2 cup of flour, generously seasoned with salt and pepper and optional cayenne powder.
3. Bereiten 2 cups of diced mushrooms (your favorite).
4. Es ist 1 of red onion diced.
5. Du brauchst 2 of large celery stalks diced, leafy ends included.
6. Bereiten 2 cups of carrots diced.
7. Bereiten 2 T of minced garlic.
8. Es ist 8 cups of beef stock.
9. Es ist 2 of Bay leaves.
10. Bereiten 1 tsp of thyme.
11. Es ist of large pinch smoked paprika.
12. Du brauchst 1 cup of dry red wine.
13. Bereiten 1 T (roughly) of worcesterchire sauce.
14. Du brauchst 1 cup of dry barley.
15. Es ist 2 T of tomato paste.
16. Es ist 1 T of butter.

Beef barley soup should be deeply beefy, loaded with chunks of tender meat, plump grains of barley, and aromatic vegetables. The secret to those results is to make it much like a beef stew, choosing the right cut of beef, handling it the right way, and adding more complex layers of flavor. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Season steak with salt and pepper, to taste.

Beef and Barley Soup Anleitung

1. In a large bowl coat the diced beef in the flour until well covered.
2. Add all of the diced veggies to a bowl and give a quick mix.
3. Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a large Dutch oven and brown the meat. Stir regularly and once light color is achieved on all sides remove the meat from the pan and set aside..
4. Use some of the beef stock to deglaze the bottom of the pot by pouring enough liquid until its about a half inch deep, and use a wooden spoon to scrape up all the brown bits on the bottom of the pot. Add more liquid as needed until it's all up and whisked into the stock..
5. Add all the veggies into the remaining stock and let sweat for 7-10 minutes, then add the remaining 6—7 cups of stock..
6. Add the meat and remaining ingredients except the butter and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and leave to cook for at least one hour, or until the carrots are tender. Turn off the heat, stir in the butter and serve..

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a paper towel-lined plate. Make Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup! Brown the beef in a pot or skillet, as instructed, and then transfer to a slow cooker. At the end of cooking, turn the slow cooker to HIGH and stir in the quick barley. How to Make Beef Barley Soup in the Slow Cooker.