Yield: 6 servings
Beef Barley Soup
Made easy in one-pot, Beef Barley Soup is loaded with tender beef, chewy pearl barley, and lots of vegetables in a rich and savory broth.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs stew meat, or chuck roast cut into 1-2" pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ cup red wine
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Set the meat on the counter 20 minutes before cooking. Season all sides of the stew meat with salt and pepper. While optional, letting the meat come to room temperature before searing it helps it to stay tender!
- In a large Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, add oil. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the meat in the hot oil and sear all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 3 minutes, add the garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the wine to deglaze the bottom of the pot, making sure to scrape up all of the bits from the bottom of the pot. Those bits have lots of flavor!
- Add beef broth, barley, bouillon, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 40 minutes.
- When ready to serve, stir in the fresh parsley. Serve warm with your favorite crackers or crusty bread.
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Notes
Store: Transfer the cooled soup to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Reheat individual portions in the microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring between each interval, until heated through. Reheat large portion of soup in a pot on the stove over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Freeze: Let it cool completely, then portion into freezer‑safe containers or heavy‑duty freezer bags, leaving some space for expansion. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating for best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 439kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 41g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 94mg, Sodium: 1409mg, Potassium: 1059mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 4128IU, Vitamin C: 11mg, Calcium: 105mg, Iron: 6mg