Beef Barley Stew

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 quart water
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 5 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 celery rib, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups fresh or frozen green beans
• 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
• 3/4 cup medium pearl barley

Instructions

1. In a skillet, brown beef and onion in oil; drain.
2. Transfer to a 5 quart slow cooker. Add water, tomato sauce, carrots, celery, salt, oregano, paprika and pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours.
3. Add beans, corn and barley; cover and cook on LOW 2 hours longer or until barley, beef and vegetables are tender.