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Ingredients
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6 cups hot water, divided
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2 beef bouillon cubes
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1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
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1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
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3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
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½ large onion, diced
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2 carrots, diced
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2 stalks celery, diced
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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1 ½ cups pearl barley
Directions
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Heat 2 cups water to boiling in a microwave-safe bowl, about 2 minutes. Stir beef bouillon cubes and onion soup mix into boiling water until dissolved.
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Pour bouillon mixture and remaining 4 cups water into a slow cooker; set cooker on High. Stir beef, potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic into the slow cooker.
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Cook, covered, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, 4 1/2 to 5 hours. Stir barley into beef mixture; continue cooking until barley is tender, about 30 minutes.
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Turn slow cooker off, remove cover, and allow to cool until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Cook's Note:
Season to taste with pepper, and for that extra special touch...
why not heat up some buns in the oven and serve them warm with this meal!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
374 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
59g | Carbs |
17g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 374 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 8g | 11% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 16% |
Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
Sodium 585mg | 25% |
Total Carbohydrate 59g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber 10g | 35% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 17g | 33% |
Vitamin C 30mg | 34% |
Calcium 60mg | 5% |
Iron 3mg | 18% |
Potassium 910mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.