Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Stir in thyme just before serving.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (10 servings total)