Kathy's No Potato Beef Stew

Name: Kathy's No Potato Beef Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Yield: 4-5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb lean stewing beef (seasoned and broiled til lighlty browned); 1/2 onion, chopped; 1 -2 stalk celery, chopped; 1/2 butternut squash, chopped into small pieces; 2 turnips, chopped; 1/2 lb fresh green beans, cut into thirds; 1/2 lb baby carrots, sliced lengthwise; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup pearl barley

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Recipe by DuChick

This is a recipe I concocted when I was trying to cut down on my carb intake. I don't watch my carbs as closely anymore, but I don't add the taters either. With all the other veggies and flavors mingled together, you'll never miss them! Update 11/14/12: Many slow cookers run differently, so judge the length and temp accordingly.