Beef Stew With Barley (Crock Pot)

This non-gravy stew recipe is a combination of many recipes, tailored to the flavours I like best. I hope you like it too!

• Ready In: 10 hrs 25 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2-2  lbs stewing beef, cubed
• 1  tablespoon  cooking oil
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  cup barley
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1  teaspoon  fresh-ground black peppercorns
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3 -6  garlic cloves
• 3  potatoes, cubed
• 3 -4  carrots (if you have both, use 2 of each) or 3 -4  parsnips, sliced (if you have both, use 2 of each)
• 5  cups beef broth (2 beef bouillon cubes dissolved in 5 cups of water)
•  fresh parsley, chopped
•  paprika (optional)

Directions

1. Brown meat with chopped onion in oil and transfer to 6 quart crock pot.
2. Add remaining ingredients, stir, and cook on LOW for 10 hours (HIGH for 6 hours).
3. Season with salt if needed.
4. Serve and garnish with fresh parsley and sprinkle with paprika if desired.
5. Enjoy!