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Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

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"A slow cooker makes this the easiest recipe ever. It has become a regular family favorite. So much so, that I was requested to bring it to Christmas Eve dinner. I usually use leftover boneless beef short ribs."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 82 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  8 Hrs
READY IN  8 Hrs 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless lean beef, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 6 carrots, chopped
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup barley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, saute the beef in the oil for 5 minutes, or until browned. Stir in the salt, pepper and garlic powder and place seasoned meat in a slow cooker. Add a little water to the skillet and stir to pick up the browned bits. Add to the slow cooker.
  2. Add the broth, water, celery, carrots, green onions, parsley and barley. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours, or until the vegetables and barley are tender. Add the thyme just before serving.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2004 by Melissa
I made this for dinner last night and it was great, except for one thing. When I browned the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2003 by SEEDSOFKINDNESS
I found this soup to be to plain tasting for my family, It was easy enough and turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Johnchandler
very good. You should give it a try. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2007 by SUSAN203
This is such an easy recipe! I've made it with the beef and without and it's just as good. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2007 by Texas000
My husband and I loved this soup. I did however make some minor changes. First, I added one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2007 by SPEPPLE
I used chopped white onion, instead of the green onion. Other than that, I followed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by MOOCHIECAT
We really enjoyed this soup on a cold rainy day in winter...but....slow cooked beef combined... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by ElaineL
YUM! This is delicious. I used regular onion instead of green onion and everyone loved it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2007 by STibbs
A nice budget friendly, easy soup for a cool winter day. I only had quick cooking barley, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2004 by KAREN DEHAAS