Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

A close-up of a hearty crockpot beef barley soup in a bowl, featuring chunks of tender beef, diced carrots, celery, and onions, with barley grains. The soup is garnished with fresh parsley, creating a warm and comforting dish.

5 from 7 votes

Crockpot beef barley soup is a filling meal perfect for hearty appetites. Lots of tender beef, potatoes and vegetables make this a tasty meal that is easy.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time8 10

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $16.51 Recipe, $2.75 per Serving

Ingredients

1.5 lbs stew meat
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
3 Celery Stalks chopped
1 onion chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups frozen hashbrowns
2 Carrot Sticks chopped
4 cups beef broth
2 cups Water
½ cup Barley rinsed

Instructions

Place 1.5 pounds stew meat into the crock pot.
Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 3 chopped celery stalks, 1 chopped onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 cups frozen hash browns, and 2 chopped carrot sticks to the crock pot.
Pour in 4 cups beef broth and 2 cups water.
Stir the ingredients together until evenly combined.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 8–10 hours until the beef is tender.
During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in ½ cup rinsed barley.
Continue cooking until the barley is tender.
Serve warm and enjoy!

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