Beef Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into small cubes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups beef broth
• 3/4 cup pearl barley
• 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1Pat the beef cubes dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. 2Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches, about 4-5 minutes, then set aside.
3. 3Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
4. 4Return the beef to the pot and add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and thyme.
5. 5Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
6. 6Stir in the barley and continue simmering uncovered for 30-35 minutes until the barley and beef are tender.
7. 7Remove the bay leaves, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.

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