Beef Barley Soup

Rich and filling beef and Beef Barley Soup Recipe made at home! made with succulent beef roast chunks, healthful whole grain barley, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful broth. A hearty soup that will keep you warm on chilly days!

Also, give these other popular Beef Barley Soup recipes a try: beef and tomato macaroni soup, slow cooker beef stew, hamburger soup, and vegetable beef soup. There is never too much variety in soup recipes!

With a second dish visible in the background, a white bowl is placed atop a white plate that contains beef and barley soup.

Fresh bread is also suggested as a side item in the illustration.

My preferred meal to finish a chilly day is a steaming cup of soup, like this filling beef barley soup.

I’ve prepared what appears to be every soup on the list, but that’s just one of the many wonderful things about soup. There are countless options.

Once you try this handmade staple fresh, you won’t be able to eat it in a can ever again. However, that also applies to just about any other soup, right?

Something about letting all those components boil together while developing flavor and offering it warm for drinking makes for a cozier dish than any other.

With the soft meat and vegetables, the chewy barley, and the base of runny broth, this dish also boasts a superb combination of textures.

A wonderful taste of goodness with a meaty flavor!

  • Close-up of a ladle of meat and barley soup.
  • Components required to make beef barley soup
  • The ideal cut for soups and stews is a chuck roast.
  • Olive oil is a cooking ingredient.
  • The foundation flavor of the soup is truly built up by the aromatics, which include carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
  • Tomato paste: this gives the dish a mild tomato flavor that complements the beef perfectly.
  • Use either low-sodium beef broth or chicken broth, as you like.
  • Even though they are used in little amounts, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce significantly enhance the flavor of the soup.
  • Fresh rosemary, thyme, and parsley are the best options, but dried herbs can be substituted if you don’t want to pay the extra cost. Just use 1/3 of the amounts specified.
  • In the grocery store, pearl barley isn’t necessarily where you’d expect to find it. It can be found near the rice and other grains, possibly in the baking section, and occasionally even near the cans of soup.
  • ingredients for the soup made with beef and barley.

On-the-Stove Instructions for Making Beef Barley Soup

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Dry meat is seared in batches in a pot: In a big pot, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. To avoid crowding, dab the meat dry before adding 1/2 to 1/3 of the steak.

Add salt and pepper to taste. Allow to sear for about 3 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional minute.

Repeat the process with the remaining steak, adding another 1 Tbsp oil to the pot and transferring the beef in the pot to a platter along with the juices.

To sauté vegetables, add 1 Tbsp oil to the currently empty saucepan. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and sauté for 3 minutes.

Cook tomato paste: Continue to sauté for 1 minute after adding tomato paste and garlic.

Season to taste with salt and pepper then add the broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, and thyme. beef back into the pot

Cover and simmer: Bring mixture to a simmer, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes or until beef is reasonably soft.

Beef Barley Soup Recipe should be added and simmered for a further 45 to 60 minutes or until it is fully cooked and the beef is soft.

How To Prepare Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

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  • In a saucepan with olive oil, sear the steak.
  • Add the beef, the additional ingredients, and parsley to a crockpot.
  • Cook for 7 to 8 hours on low, then add parsley and stir.
  • Beef Barley Soup in the Instant Pot: Directions
  • On the pressure cooker, choose the “saute” setting. add oil
  •  Beef Barley Soup Recipemeat in two to three batches. Set to the “off” position. Refill the Instant Pot with all the beef.
  • the rest of the components (except parsley) further cut the amount of broth to 7 cups (because it doesn’t steam off like other cooking methods).
  • Set the valve to the “sealing” position and cover. choose “manual mode,” then set the timer for 20 minutes.
  • After the allotted cooking time has passed, allow pressure to naturally decrease for at least ten minutes before gently quick-releasing any leftover pressure.
  • Beef and barley soup was served in a white saucepan.

Can I use a different beef cut?

Because the final product will be softer, I advise sticking with a fattier beef for this recipe, like chuck roast. Other beef cuts, such as rump, are overly lean and will turn out chewy and dry.

Can I use barley that cooks quickly?

That would be acceptable, but before adding the beef, let the soup simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until the beef is soft.

The steak just needs about 10 to 12 minutes to cook. I wouldn’t use the slow cooker or an instant pot to quickly cook barley.

What Sides Are You Serving?

Dinner rolls or bread baked for one hour

seasonal veggies roasted, such as butternut squash

Ranch dressing or vinaigrette for the side salad

Winter fruit salad may appear unusual with other dishes, but I offer fruit salad with almost everything. It’s a terrific technique to encourage my family to consume large quantities of fruit at once.

Can soup with beef and barley be frozen?

Yes, you may freeze this soup for up to three months in an airtight container. Just be sure to leave enough room for the top to expand.

  • A serving bowl of beef and barley soup is seen in the background.
  • Best Practices for Beef Barley Soup
  • Cut the vegetables fairly thickly because they will stew for a while and the carrots may get overly soft.
  • The steak should be browned first to create a deep flavor.
  • So that the beef is tender, let the soup simmer slowly.
  • The tomato paste should be sautéed to enhance flavor and slightly caramelize it.
  • Midway through simmering, add the barley for a somewhat chewy texture.

Potential Changes

  • substitute 1/2 cup of the dry red wine for 1/2 cup of the broth.
  • Include more veggies like potatoes, peas, green beans, tomatoes in a can, or mushrooms. Peas and green beans can be included afterward.
  • You could also want a little additional broth if you’re adding more vegetables.
  • For added taste, mix in more herbs like marjoram or bay leaves. Or you might try using Italian seasoning.
  • Chuck roast should be replaced with ground beef. If so, add the barley in step 6 and omit the second simmering period.
  • Instead of barley, try it with another grain like brown rice or farro.

Instructions

  1. In a big pot, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. To avoid crowding, dab the meat dry before adding 1/2 to 1/3 of the steak. Add salt and pepper to taste. Allow to sear for about 3 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional minute.
  2. Repeat the process with the remaining steak, adding another 1 Tbsp oil to the pot and transferring the beef in the pot to a platter along with the juices.
  3. The pot is now empty; add 1 Tbsp oil. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and sauté for 3 minutes.
  4. Cook for an additional minute after adding tomato paste and garlic.
  5. Add the broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, rosemary, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. beef back into the pot
  6. Bring mixture to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes or until beef is reasonably soft.
  7. Add the barley, cover the pot, and simmer for an additional 45 to 60 minutes or until the beef is tender.

Notes

How to Prepare Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

  • In a saucepan with olive oil, sear the steak.
  • Add the beef, the additional ingredients, and parsley to a crockpot.
  • Cook for 7 to 8 hours on low, then add parsley and stir.
  • Beef Barley Soup in the Instant Pot: Directions
  • On the pressure cooker, choose the “saute” setting. add oil
  • Cook meat in two to three batches. Set to the “off” position. Refill the Instant Pot with all the beef.
  • the rest of the components (except parsley) also reduce broth to 7 cups (because it doesn’t steam off like other cooking methods).
  • Cover and set valve to “sealing” position. Select “manual mode” and modify the time to 20 minutes.
  • After the allotted cooking time has passed, allow pressure to naturally decrease for at least ten minutes before gently quick-releasing any leftover pressure.