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Beef and Barley Soup for Meal Prep

This recipe provides a hearty beef and barley soup perfect for weekly meal preparation. It offers a satisfying, nutritious meal that saves you time during busy weeks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Canola oil
  • 1 pound Beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Beef broth
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1/3 cup Medium pearl barley
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup Chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup Chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup Chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons Minced fresh parsley
  • 1 cup Frozen peas

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Brown the beef on all sides, then drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in the beef broth, water, barley, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 1 hour.
  5. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and parsley. Cover and simmer until the meat and vegetables are tender, which takes about 30 to 40 minutes.
  6. Stir in the frozen peas and heat through before serving.

Notes

Preparing this soup on a Sunday allows you to have nourishing meals ready for the week. The flavors deepen overnight, making it an excellent choice for meal prepping.

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