"Hearty, tasty, healthy and comforting, this Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup is just what you need during the cold winter months!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 lbs. blade steak aka chuck steak, cubed into bite-size pieces
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ground Himalayan pink salt, as needed
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freshly ground black pepper, as needed (I always use mixed peppercorns)
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1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
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1 1/2 cups white onions, chopped
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1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
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1 1/2 cups celery, sliced
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2 large cloves garlic, pressed
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1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes with its liquid
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2 tbsp. tomato paste
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2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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2 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
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1/4 cup dry red wine (*optional)
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3/4 cup pearled barley
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1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp. dried rosemary
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1 large bay leaf