Beef Barley Soup – The Ultimate Comfort Meal
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This Beef Barley Soup is rich, hearty, and packed with tender chunks of slow-cooked chuck roast, vegetables, and nutty barley. A satisfying and comforting meal perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Instructions
In a Dutch oven or large stockpot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add chuck roast and sear on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
Add carrots, celery, and onion to the pot. Cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly softened.
Stir in garlic, dried parsley, oregano, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and the seared beef back to the pot.
Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook for 1½ hours, or until beef is fork-tender.
Add barley and corn. Cover with a lid and cook for 30 minutes.
Remove the lid and continue simmering for another 15 minutes.
Remove beef from the pot and trim away any fat or gristle. Cut or shred into bite-size chunks and return to the soup.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
