Recipe information
Ingredients for - Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup
2. Boneless lean beef, cubed - 1 ½ pounds
How to cook deliciously - Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup
1. Stage
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add beef and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then transfer mixture to a slow cooker.
2. Stage
Add a few tablespoons water to the skillet. Stir over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits with a spoon. Transfer liquid and browned bits to the slow cooker.
3. Stage
Add remaining water, broth, carrots, green onions, celery, barley, and parsley. Cover and cook on Low until vegetables and barley are tender, 6 to 8 hours.
4. Stage
Stir in thyme just before serving.