Barley Beef Stroganoff (Crock Pot)

Not your usual stroganoff. Taken from "The Ground Beef" cookbook.

• Ready In: 7 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups vegetable broth
• 2⁄3 cup pearl barley, uncooked (not quick-cooking)
• 6  ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup green onion, minced
• 1⁄4 cup half-and-half
•  fresh parsley

Directions

1. Place broth, barley, mushrooms, marjoram and pepper in slow cooker.
2. Cover; cook on LOW 6 to 7 hours.
3. Brown beef 6 to 8 minutes in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring to break up the meat.
4. Drain fat.
5. Add celery and green onions; cook and stir 3 minutes.
6. Combine beef mixture and half-and-half in in slow cooker.
7. Cover; cook on HIGH 10 to 15 minutes or until beef is hot and vegetables are tender.
8. Serve with parsley garnish.
9. Serve over cooked noodles if desired.