Slow-Cooked Beef and Barley Soup

Dairy Free
Health score
48%
Slow-Cooked Beef and Barley Soup
197 min.
7
492kcal

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Warm up your mealtime with this hearty and satisfying Slow-Cooked Beef and Barley Soup, a delightful dish that's perfect for any occasion! Whether you're preparing for a cozy family dinner or searching for a comforting lunch option, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. With tender chunks of lean beef and a medley of colorful vegetables, you'll enjoy a symphony of flavors in every spoonful.

This recipe is not only dairy-free but also incredibly easy to prepare. Simply coat the beef with flour and seasonings, then sear it to perfection in a skillet before letting your slow cooker work its magic. The combination of pearl barley and stewed tomatoes adds a wonderful texture and substance, making this soup both filling and nutritious. Plus, it's a breeze to whip up, cooking either on high in just 3 to 3.5 hours or on low for 8 hours, allowing you to set it and forget it while you go about your day!

With each serving coming in at around 492 calories, you’ll feel good about indulging in this wholesome meal that delivers a balanced caloric breakdown of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Perfect for cold days or anytime you seek comfort food, this Slow-Cooked Beef and Barley Soup will become a staple in your recipe collection, satisfying taste buds while warming hearts!

Ingredients

  • 28.5 ounce no-salt-added beef broth canned
  • 14.5 ounce canned tomatoes undrained canned
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • 10 ounce vegetables mixed frozen
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • cup onion frozen chopped
  • 0.7 cup pearl barley 
  • 1.5 pounds round steak boneless lean cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon herb-and-spice blend salt-free (Mrs Dash)
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • ziploc bags
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Combine steak, flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large zip-top plastic bag; shake bag to coat steak.
  2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Add steak; cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Combine steak, tomatoes, and remaining ingredients in a 4-quart electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on high 3 to 3 1/2 hours or on low 8 hours until steak is tender.

Nutrition Facts

Calories492kcal
Protein35.62%
Fat41.34%
Carbs23.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.71
Glycemic Load
4.02
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
31.764782547951%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
1.15mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
4.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:491.64kcal
24.58%
Fat:22.51g
34.63%
Saturated Fat:7.18g
44.9%
Carbohydrates:28.23g
9.41%
Net Carbohydrates:21.77g
7.92%
Sugar:3.74g
4.15%
Cholesterol:123.56mg
41.19%
Sodium:1810.36mg
78.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:43.64g
87.28%
Selenium:57.94µg
82.77%
Vitamin B3:13.16mg
65.79%
Vitamin B12:3.89µg
64.86%
Vitamin B6:1.19mg
59.71%
Zinc:8.28mg
55.18%
Vitamin C:42.49mg
51.5%
Phosphorus:444.66mg
44.47%
Vitamin A:2200.22IU
44%
Iron:6.01mg
33.38%
Potassium:1041.54mg
29.76%
Manganese:0.59mg
29.28%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
25.99%
Fiber:6.46g
25.84%
Copper:0.47mg
23.63%
Magnesium:81.98mg
20.5%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.48%
Vitamin B5:1.64mg
16.38%
Folate:50.16µg
12.54%
Vitamin K:9.4µg
8.96%
Calcium:81.6mg
8.16%
Vitamin E:1.16mg
7.76%
Source:My Recipes