Slowcooker Italian Beef and Barley Vegetable Soup (Ad)

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by The Beef Checkoff in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.

You guys, I’m always on the hunt for easy meals I can serve to my family. But I’m also super conscious about trying to make sure they contain a variety of protein and produce to make it a healthy meal also.

That’s what I love about this Italian Beef and Barley Soup. It’s got a variety of vegetables, lean beef sirloin and the whole grain barley that makes it a nutritious choice for dinner. It’s a thick soup that’s almost more like a stew and my family loves it. The best part is it requires a little prep up front and then I throw everything in my slow cooker and let it do its thing. This is especially nice on Sundays when we like to hang out as a family going into Houston or just lying on the couch watching some Texans football! And I’m often catching up on other household duties like laundry (because it never ends, am I right?) so at the end of the day, it’s great just to be able to dish it up and know that there’s very little clean up too! After a busy week, autumn Sundays seem to be our day to catch up, relax and just enjoy each other’s company with a family meal.

This week I’m partnering with The Beef Checkoff and Sunday Supper to share my recipe but also those of many other bloggers. Not only will you find inspiration by visiting their blogs using the links below, I encourage you to check out The Beef Checkoff’s website for a TON of great recipes featuring lean beef and other healthy ingredients. There are so many I want to try including these Roast Beef and Veggie Wraps (great for lunch OR dinner!) or this Beefy Sweet Potato Hash. They both take about 30 minutes to prepare so would be perfect for an easy family meal!

Here’s my recipe for the Italian Beef and Barley Soup so that you can give it a try yourself:

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Slowcooker Italian Beef and Barley Vegetable Soup #SundaySupper

Slowcooker Italian Beef and Barley Vegetable Soup is the perfect comfort food! It' delicious and nutritious with lean beef, whole grains and vegetables too!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time8 hrs

Total Time8 hrs 10 mins

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Slowcooker Italian Beef and Barley Vegetable Soup

Servings: 8 servings

Author: Brenda Thompson | MealPlanningMagic.com

Ingredients

• 1  1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups carrots peeled and sliced (about 4 medium)
• 1 cup onion chopped
• 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt optional
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 32 ounces beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes undrained

Instructions

• In a medium to large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef on all sides. Set aside.
• In a 5-6 quart slow cooker, add carrots, onions, bell peppers, dried herbs and spices, barley, broth, water and tomatoes.  Add browned beef and stir to combine.
• Cover; cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours.
• Makes 6-8 servings.

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 710mg | Potassium: 635mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 82.8% | Vitamin C: 27.5% | Calcium: 6.8% | Iron: 15.5%

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