Description
A comforting and nutritious dish made with savory beef, tender barley, and fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled & sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into cubes
- 1 cup barley
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Heat some oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened.
- Add the sliced carrots and celery, stirring occasionally for a few minutes.
- Incorporate the beef stew meat, cooking until the cubes are browned on all sides.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the barley and bay leaf, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for about an hour.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice before serving. Consider adding diced potatoes or leafy greens for more nutrients. Use pre-cut vegetables for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg