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5 from 2 votes

Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup

A rich and delicious bowl of tender beef chunks, veggies, herbs and barley ready in just minutes.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: dinner, lunch, Soup
Diet: Halal
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 270kcal
Author: Amira

Equipment

  • Instant pot
  • Medium bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds Beef stew
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic large, crushed
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • ½ Tablespoon dry oregano
  • ½ Tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • ¾ cup pearl barley

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, place beef stew then add salt, black pepper and flour. Toss to coat beef cubes.
  • Turn on your instant pot to the sauté option, heat oil then add beef stew.
  • Sauté until beef is browned; this will take about 5 minutes.
  • Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots and celery. Continue to cook and stir for another 5 minutes.
  • Add oregano, basil and tomato paste and mix them in.
  • Pour about one cup of boiling water and deglaze the bottom of your instant pot by scraping it with a spoon to release any browned bits at the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the remaining water, stock and the barley.
  • Cancel the sauté option, cover and pressure cook on high for 15 minutes making sure the valve is set to sealed.
  • Let it naturally release the pressure for 5-10 minute then manually release the remaining pressure using a wooden spoon in bursts.

Notes

  • I do not like using hulled barley in this recipe but if you must then increase the cooking time by 10 minutes. Hulled barley needs more time to cook and this might make the veggies mushy. 
  • Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, freeze for 4-6 months.
  • Reheat on the stovetop on medium or in the microwave. 

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 871mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2697IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg