Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup
A hearty and comforting slow cooker beef barley soup packed with tender beef, wholesome barley, and a medley of vegetables. Perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups beef broth
1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 bay leaves
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
Add diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
Pour in beef broth and canned diced tomatoes with their juice.
Add rinsed pearl barley, dried thyme, dried parsley, dried rosemary, black pepper, salt, and bay leaves.
Stir all ingredients gently to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or until beef is tender and barley is cooked through.
Remove bay leaves before serving.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your hearty slow cooker beef barley soup.