Ingredients
- 1 pound stew meat
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 carrots peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 ribs of celery sliced in half and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth
- 3/4 cup barley
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or frying pan on medium-high heat. Season the meat pieces with black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme. Add oil then brown meat. (not cooking through. Only searing the outside.)
- Once the meat pieces are browned, add to slow cooker along with all the other ingredients except the barley.
- Cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours OR on high heat for 4 to 5 hours.
- Uncover lid and stir ingredients to combine. Add the barley. Cover with lid again and cook for an additional hour on high heat. Remove bay leaves, serve and enjoy!
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