Hamburger Barley Stew (Crock Pot)

megnbrycesmom's Note:

Easy to throw together for a cold, rainy day. Nice and filling when served with a crusty loaf of bread. ETA--often I make this with beef broth instead of the water and bouillon cubes, and I'll often add a can of canned corn as well.

• Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef , browned
• 5 cups water
• 3 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano , with juice
• 3 cups sliced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced potato
• 1 cup diced onion
• ¾ cup pearl barley , rinsed
• 3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules or 3 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Dissolve the bouillon in the water.
2. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or high for 4.5-5 hours.

Reviews

[JanuaryBride]

Excellent stew. I added some frozen peas, left out the potatoes and used a 1lb flank steak that had been beaten to death and then cut into cubes. Cooked on high 4 hours and it was done. Made for ZWT4.

[DesertRose15]

What a wonderful soup! I made it in my 6 quart crockpot. I added a little extra garlic because we love it. And I omitted the salt because there was plenty of it in the beef bouillon. I served it with warm whole wheat dinner rolls. Thank you for posting this recipe, it's a keeper!

[O-mama]

6qt crock. 2 cans beef broth 1.5c water to equal 5c liquid. 2 cans italian diced tomatoes. no potatoes. cooked overnight sans barley because i have quick-cook barley. added barley at very end. REALLY tasty! served with grilled cheese sandwiches.