Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbs
stew meat, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
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2 tablespoons
flour
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2
garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons
vegetable oil
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8 cups
water
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1 (16 ounce) cans
tomatoes, chopped
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1/2 cup
barley
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1 tablespoon
Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon
salt
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1 teaspoon
basil leaves, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon
pepper
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1 lb
frozen green beans
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2 cups
carrots, sliced
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1 cup
celery, sliced
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1 cup
onion, chopped
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2 cups
okra, sliced
( fresh, frozen or canned)
Directions
- Dredge meat in flour. In 6 quart Dutch oven, brown meat and garlic in oil. Drain fat.
- Add water, tomatoes, barley, Worcestershire, salt, basil, pepper, and vegetables. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender or pour into a slow cooker and cook for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high. Makes 4 quarts; 10 servings.