Slow Cooker Amish Style Beef and Barley Soup

Slow Cooker Amish-Style Beef & Barley Soup

👉Ingredients:

↪️1.5 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes

↪️1 tbsp vegetable oil

↪️1 medium onion, chopped

↪️2 carrots, sliced

↪️2 celery stalks, sliced

↪️3 garlic cloves, minced

↪️1 cup pearl barley

↪️8 cups beef broth

↪️1 tsp dried thyme

↪️1 bay leaf

↪️Salt and black pepper to taste

↪️2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

👉Instructions:

✅️1. Brown the Beef:

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides. Transfer the beef to your slow cooker.

✅️2. Sauté the Veggies:

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften. Add them to the slow cooker.

✅️3. Add Remaining Ingredients:

Stir in the barley, beef broth, dried thyme, and bay leaf.

✅️4. Cook Low and Slow:

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the beef is tender and the barley is fully cooked.

✅️5. Finish It Off:

Discard the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Stir in the parsley if using.

✅️6. Serve Hot:

Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy a warm, hearty meal!