Ground Beef & Barley Soup

Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Harris Ranch ground sirloin
  • 1-1/2 white onion diced
  • 1 celery stick diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp. white pepper
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 lb. barley
  • 2 cans beef stock
  • 1 tbsp. oil
  • 2-4 cubes beef base

Instructions

  • In a medium size pan, add 2 cups of water, 1/2 lb. of barley grain and 1 tbsp. of salt, bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Set aside.
    In a medium saucepan, heat oil. Add onions, celery and carrots. Season with salt and pepper, cook until tender- then remove from pot.
    Add beef to the same pan, cook until golden brown. Add garlic, cumin, pepper, sautéed vegetables, beef stock, beef base and 1 cup of water. Simmer for 40 minutes.
    Add barley, heat for 10 minutes. Serve.