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beef and barley stew in a mug on a yellow towel with a sprig of parsley
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Beef & Barley Stew

This simple beef and barley stew can be put in the slow cooker in the morning before work and left to cook all day long.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 20 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 3/4 to 1" inch cubes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes, (14.5 oz)
  • 1 cup spaghetti sauce or tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup pearl or quick-cooking barley
  • 2 tsp. dried basil
  • 2 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 T. worceteshire sauce
  • salt, to taste
  • Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top, optional

Instructions

  • Place chopped carrots, onions, bell peppers, and celery in slow cooker. Add beef cubes.
  • Add all remaining ingredients, except Parmesan cheese.
  • Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
  • Serve with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top if desired.

Notes

If using plain tomato sauce instead of spaghetti sauce, I would add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.