Ingredients
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- 2 lbs beef chuck (cubed)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 ribs celery (diced)
- 4 carrots (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¾ cup dry red apple vinegar
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup pearled barley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sear cubed beef in olive oil until browned; set aside.
- Sauté diced onion, celery, and carrots in the same pot for about 5 minutes; add minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Deglaze with red apple vinegar, scraping up browned bits from the pot.
- Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and seared beef; simmer for approximately 45 minutes.
- Stir in pearled barley and continue simmering for another 45–60 minutes until tender.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; garnish with minced parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 105 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Use high-quality beef chuck for optimal flavor. Allow the soup to simmer slowly to enhance its richness. Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables or other proteins as desired.
