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Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup Recipe

Hearty and comforting beef and barley soup made easy in the Instant Pot.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Beef stew meat cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Pearl barley
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 stalks Celery sliced
  • 6 cups Beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper or to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. Turn on the Instant Pot and select the 'Sauté' function. Add a bit of oil and brown the beef stew meat in batches. Remove and set aside.
  2. 2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the Instant Pot. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. 3. Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the sliced carrots, celery, pearl barley, beef broth, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. 4. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot. Select the 'Soup' or 'Manual' function and set the timer for 30 minutes.
  5. 5. Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release.
  6. 6. Open the lid, stir the soup, and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Barley, Beef, Instant Pot, Soup
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