Mexican Sliced Steak and Barley Soup

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • Total: 3 hr 25 min
  • Prep: 25 min
  • Inactive: 2 hr
  • Cook: 1 hr
Share This Recipe

Ingredients

Marinade and Steak:

1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley leaves, finely chopped

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 fresh chile, such as Fresno or jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped 

1 lime, juiced

1 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano

1/4 red onion, minced or grated

1 pound skirt steak

Kosher salt and coarse black pepper

Kosher salt and coarse black pepper 

Barley Soup Base:

Salt

1 cup pearled barley

2 tablespoons EVOO, plus extra for drizzling

4 cloves garlic, chopped

2 ribs celery, finely chopped

2 chile peppers, such as Fresno or jalepeno, seeded and chopped 

1 red onion, chopped

1 small bell pepper, finely chopped

Freshly ground black pepper

4 cups beef stock

One 32-ounce can stewed tomatoes

A handful of fresh cilantro or parsley leaves, chopped

Lime wedges, Worcestershire and hot sauce, to pass at table

Directions

  1. For the marinade and steak: Combine the cilantro, Worcestershire, garlic, chiles, lime juice, marjoram and onions in a bag. Sprinkle the steak with salt and pepper and add to the bag. Release air and seal the bag, then refrigerate. Marinate up to 2 hours. 
  2. To prepare, bring the steak to room temp, heat a grill pan to medium-high, shake off excess marinade and cook the steak for a few minutes on each side. Thinly slice and set aside. 
  3. For the soup: Bring a pot of water to a boil, salt the water and cook the barley to tender, but al dente, about 20 minutes. Drain and drizzle with a touch of oil. Store in a plastic container until the night you serve the soup. 
  4. In a soup pot, heat the 2 tablespoons EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, celery, chile peppers, onions and bell peppers, and season with salt and pepper. Cook to soften the veggies, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the stock, tomatoes and cilantro, and simmer to combine the flavors, about 20 minutes. Cool, cover and store for a make-ahead meal. 
  5. To serve, heat the soup to a low boil. Add the barley and heat through. Serve the soup in shallow bowls and add the sliced skirt steak. Pass the lime wedges, Worcestershire and hot sauce for topping.

Fudge Factor

Sifted: Plan-Ahead Valentine's Day Desserts Feb 6, 2013

By: Lauren Miyashiro

Get our take on the best in food news, recipes and more from around the web, including the best Valentine's Day recipes.

The Craziest Chocolate Creations for American Chocolate Week Mar 17, 2013

It’s officially American Chocolate Week. Check out photos of mind-blowing chocolate creations.

Review: Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert's Chocolate Bar Nov 16, 2012

Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert have teamed up with master chocolatier Christopher Curtin to create the "Good & Evil" chocolate b …

Over-the-Top-Delicious Treats to Satisfy Your Food Obsession

Are you infatuated with ice cream? Do you lust over lobster? Swoon at the sight of chocolate? Here's the best recipe for each food …

Train Frontman Pat Monahan's Dark Chocolate Obsession Feb 11, 2013

By: Cameron Curtis

Train frontman Pat Monahan, an avid chocolate lover, shared with us his top five reasons for eating dark chocolate.

Chocolate Desserts

Indulge in our decadent chocolate desserts, from cookies and cakes to puddings, souffles and truffles.