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Slow Cooker Beef Barley Stew
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ingredients
1 1/2 pound beef stew meat, cut in 1 " pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 quart water
1 can (15 ounce size) tomato sauce
5 medium carrots, cut in 1/2 " pieces
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups fresh or frozen green beans
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
3/4 cup medium pearl barley
directions
In a skillet, brown beef and onion in oil; drain. Transfer to a 5 qt. slow cooker.
Add water, tomato sauce, carrots, celery, salt, oregano, paprika and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
Add beans, corn, and barley; cover and cook on low 2 hours longer or until barley, beef, and vegetables are tender.
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Ann
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reviews & comments
November 17, 2013
I used beef broth instead of water to make this richer. Delish!