"Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup: A wholesome stew of beef, barley, potatoes and vegetables with fresh thyme and a flavorful broth...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 ½ pounds beef chuck roast, fat trimmed, diced
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½ tablespoon oil
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
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2 stalks celery, diced
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2 medium Yukon gold or red potatoes, diced
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3-4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 sprigs fresh thyme, stemmed and minced
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1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon celery salt
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1 teaspoon dry mustard
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½ cup pearled barley
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5-6 cups unsalted beef stock
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1-2 cubes all-natural low sodium bouillon (optional)
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2 bay leaves