Recipe for cooking beef barley stew

Soups for Salads :: Stews

Beef Barley Stew

1 1/2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-in. pieces
1 med. onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. canola oil
1 qt. water
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
5 med. carrots, cut into 1/2-in. pieces
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 C. fresh or frozen green beans
2 C. fresh or frozen corn
3/4 C. med. pearl barley

In a skillet, brown beef and onion in oil; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. crockpot. Add water, tomato sauce, carrots, celery, salt, oregano, paprika and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hr..

Add beans, corn and barley; cover and cook on low 2 hr. longer or until barley, beef and vegetables are tender.

Makes approximately 6 to 8 servings.