Deli-Style Beef Barley Soup

By gbvampy1

1/2 carton mushrooms, sliced

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound beef chuck steak, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup pearled barley
• 3 carrots, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Add beef and toss until evenly coated.

In a soup pot over high heat, heat oil; add beef and brown on all sides 5 to 7 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cook 45 to 50 minutes, or until barley is tender.