Savory Beef and Barley Soup 🍲

Slow Cooker Delight

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of trimmed and diced boneless chuck roast
• 1 1/2 cups of thinly sliced carrots
• 1 1/2 cups of finely sliced celery
• 2/3 cup of chopped onions
• 10-12 sliced mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons of beef base (a distinct ingredient for enhancing beef broth)
• 8-10 cups of water
• 1 or 2 large bay leaves
• 1 cup of uncooked pearl barley
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic

Directions:

1. Brown the beef in a skillet until it achieves a golden hue, stirring consistently.
2. Transfer the browned beef to the crockpot, adding carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, beef base, water, garlic, and bay leaves.
3. Cook on high heat for 2 hours, then add pearl barley. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking until the vegetables and beef reach a tender perfection.
4. Stir in salt and pepper.
5. Remove and discard the bay leaves, and relish in the flavorful goodness of your homemade Beef and Barley Soup.