Slow Cooker Beef & Barley Soup
Use your slow cooker to make this hearty and nutritious soup.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 to 3 medium (1 cup) carrots, chopped
2 cups water
2 (10.5-ounce) cans French onion soup
1
2 cup medium barley1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen green beans
Salt, if desired
Pepper, if desired
*Substitute 2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans beef broth and 1/2 cup finely chopped onion.
How to make
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STEP 1
Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling; add beef and garlic salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned. Place beef and juices in slow cooker. Stir in all remaining ingredients.
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STEP 2
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5-6 hours or High heat setting 4-5 hours, or until meat is very tender. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Tip #1
If stew meat is larger than 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces, it will take longer to become tender.
Tip #2
To make ahead, brown beef as instructed; place into slow cooker insert or large bowl. Stir in all remaining ingredients. Cover; refrigerate overnight. To cook, allow insert and ingredients to come to room temperature. Cook as directed above.
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