Beef Stew With Barley (Crock Pot)

• 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)

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!

stewing beef, cooking oil, onion, barley, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, freshground black peppercorns, tomatoes, garlic, potatoes, beef broth, fresh parsley, paprika

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beef-stew-with-barley-crock-pot-53404 (may not work)