Beef, Bacon, and Barley Soup
Modified from Slow Cooker
***needs a crockpot***
4 slices bacon, cut into chunks
1 ½ lb boneless beef round steak, cut into pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
4 small red potatoes, cut into chunks
1 ½ cups fresh carrots, cut into chunks
1 cup frozen corn
½ cup uncooked barley
2 (14 oz) cans beef broth
1 (12 oz) jar beef gravy
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
Cook bacon in large skillet over medium high for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add beef and onion; cook 3-5 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring occasionally. In slow cooker; layer potatoes, carrots, corn, and barley. Top with beef mixture. Pour broth and herbs over top. Do not stir. Cover; cook on Low setting for 7-8 hours. Stir before serving.
Makes 8 servings.
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