The Best Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in the Instant Pot. Stir.

Step 2

Lock the lid into place and set the steam release handle (valve on top) to “Sealing”. Press Manual>High Pressure>22 minutes.

Step 3

When the Instant Pot has finished cooking, it will beep and switch to ”keep warm". Allow it to sit with the lid on for 10 minutes and then do a manual release with the nozzle set to venting.

Step 4

Salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Allow the beef tips to sear for ~2 minutes on each side.

Step 6

Add a splash of beef broth to the frying pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape any stuck-on bits off the bottom of the pan.

Step 7

Add the beef and scrapings to the slow cooker.

Step 8

Combine all other ingredients in the slow cooker. Stir.

Step 9

Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 4-6 hours.