Rich Beef and Barley Soup

This is a rich soup almost stew. Very filling. Great crock pot meal served with a salad and some crusty bread.

• Ready In: 41 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  stew meat, bite size cubes
• 1  cup  sliced carrot
• 1  cup  sliced celery
• 1  onion, diced (1 1/2 cup)
• 1⁄2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 4  cups beef broth
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1  cup  spaghetti sauce
• 2⁄3 cup pearl barley
•  dried basil
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Brown beef in a skillet 1/2 at a time.
2. Drain well.
3. Mix everything in crock pot.
4. Cover and cook on low 9-10 hours or 4 1/2-5 hours on high.