Description
Crockpot Beef and Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty soup combines tender beef with nutty barley and vibrant vegetables, all simmered to perfection in a rich broth. Just set your crockpot, and let the flavors meld while you enjoy your day. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this dish warms both body and soul with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef chuck roast
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 cups carrots, diced
- 2 cups celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Optionally sauté in a skillet until fragrant.
- Brown the beef chuck roast on all sides in the skillet over medium-high heat (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Transfer the browned beef to the crockpot. Add sautéed veggies, barley, thyme, salt, pepper, and pour in beef broth until ingredients are submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the beef using two forks and return it to the pot. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg