Beef, barley and vegetable soup

Cooking Soups Beef, barley and vegetable soup

This dinner has it all - slow-cooked meat, four veg and fragrant herbs - for less than $2 a head.

  1. Heat half the oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Add remaining oil to the pan. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and oregano, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic.
  3. Add the beef, water, stock powder, pearl barley, potato, carrot and celery. Bring to the boil, skimming the surface with a metal spoon to remove any scum. Reduce heat to low. Cook, partially covered, for 1 hour or until the beef is tender.
  4. Add the tomato. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle among serving bowls.

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