Bacon Powered Beef Barley Soup

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Looking for a hearty and flavorful soup that will warm you up on a chilly day? Look no further than this bacon-powered beef barley soup recipe. Packed with tender beef, wholesome barley, and smoky bacon, this soup is a comforting and satisfying meal in itself. The combination of savory ingredients creates a rich and robust flavor profile that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're cooking for yourself or hosting a gathering, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table.

Keywords: bacon, beef, barley, soup, hearty

Bacon powered beef barley soup recipe details

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Your slow cooker does most of the work with this easy, meaty soup.
Ready in: 8 hours 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 6

• 4 bacon slices, chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 cups fresh baby carrots, sliced in half lengthwise
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1/4 cup pearl barley
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings, undrained
• 1 (12 ounce) jar home-style beef gravy
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste

Preparation method

Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 8 hours

1. Brown bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Set bacon on paper towels, reserving the bacon fat.
2. Add stew meat and onion to the bacon fat. Cook for about 8 minutes to brown. Pour off excess fat.
3. Place potatoes, carrots, corn, and barley in a large slow cooker. Add the beef stew meat and sprinkle with bacon.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk broth with tomatoes, gravy, and black pepper. Drizzle over the stew meat.
5. Cook on Low for about 8 hours. Stir and serve.