Beef Barley Soup Recipe

This beef barley soup is the best dinner meal on a cold night! It’s so comforting, delicious, and filling. This recipe from Joanna Cismaru’s (Jo Cooks) YouTube channel only requires one pot, making it easier to clean up. It is packed with beef, barley, onion, carrots, garlic, celery, and fresh herbs. What more could you ask for?

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Last week, I made this for a family gathering, and everyone couldn’t stop raving about how delicious it was. The pot was empty in just a few minutes! You can never go wrong with this dish, especially in cold weather. Serve it with dinner rolls, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

Easy Beef Barley Soup Ingredients

• 1 lb stewing beef
• 1 teaspoon of salt or to taste
• 1 teaspoon of pepper or to taste
• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil or more if needed
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 1 large carrot (peeled and chopped)
• 2 stalks of celery (chopped)
• 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon of chopped oregano (1 teaspoon of dried oregano)
• 3 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 4 cups of low-sodium beef broth
• 3 cups of water
• 3/4 cup of barley
• 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley

How to Make Beef Barley Soup

Step 1:

Add the stewing beef in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then add flour. Mix until well-coated.

Step 2:

Place a large pot over heat and add olive oil. Once hot, add the coated beef in a single layer. Work in batches. Make sure not to overcrowd the pot.  Let them cook until browned, then flip and cook the other side. Transfer to a bowl.

Step 3:

In the same pot, add the chopped carrots, celery, and onion. Cook until the vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, oregano, and tomato paste. Mix well. Cook until fragrant.

Step 4:

Deglaze the pot with a bit of beef broth first, then pour the remaining. Bring back the seared beef, then pour water. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Bring it to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and cover the pot. Cook until the beef becomes tender.

Step 5:

Add the barley. Mix, then cover. Cook for another 30 minutes or until cooked through. Stir occasionally. Garnish with parsley and serve. Enjoy!

Beef Barley Soup Recipe