instant pot ground beef barley soup

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Coastal, SC
Updated on Oct 4, 2021

Comforting, warm, delicious beef barley soup made fast and easy in the Instant Pot. This soup is filling, nutritious, and economical. It is a main meal all in itself, great after a long day served with some rye or French bread, bagels, or crackers.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground sirloin
  • 1 cup uncooked pearl barley, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium medium yellow onion, chopped or left whole for later removal
  • 1 pound baby cut carrots, cut into thirds
  • 2 medium yukon gold or red potatoes, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon herbs de provence
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 6 cups chicken broth (or 6 c water plus 6 tsp bouillon granules or 6 cubes)

How To Make instant pot ground beef barley soup

  • Step 1
    On the Saute mode's highest setting, brown ground beef and break up until crumbled; add olive oil and garlic and continue to saute until fragrant.
  • Step 2
    Add all other ingredients. Cover with lid, seal valve, and set on high pressure for 20 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Perform a quick release of the pressure when the cooking time is complete. Serve with grated Parmesan and fresh bread.

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