Beef Barley Soup: The Best Comfort Food You'll Ever Taste

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is often less expensive and cooks faster.

barley

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Rice is a more affordable grain that can substitute well.

red wine

🥗Healthier: beef broth

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice can add sweetness without alcohol.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced beef chuck and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove beef and set aside; add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot.

Sauté vegetables until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Return beef to the pot; add pearl barley, red wine, and beef broth.

Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.

Remove bay leaves before serving; garnish with chopped parsley.

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