Hearty Beef and Barley Stew

KGCOOK's Note:

I have made this recipe out of my crock pot book many times, "Rival Crock Pot, Slow cooker Favoites". My husband says it's his favorite.

• Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 cups baby carrots
• 1 (10 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced (I use 1 lb. (or more)
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets onion soup mix
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, diced and undrained
• 2 cups water
• 3/4 cup green peas, frozen
• 3/4 cup pearl barley, uncooked
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. In crock pot layer carrots, mushrooms, and beef.
2. Combine soup mix, broth, Worcestershire, tomatoes, water, and barley, pour over beef.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours.
4. Stir in peas and cook, covered 5 minutes or until heated through.
5. Season if desired with salt and pepper.
6. I serve this with a crusty bread.

Reviews

[nemokitty]

Very tasty! I didn't have any peas or beef broth. I used a beef bouillon and added more water. Will make this one again! Thanks for the recipe. Made for Bargain Basement Tag Game 2009.