Slow-Cooked Beef Barley Soup

• 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup sliced fresh carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup spaghetti sauce
• 2/3 cup medium pearl barley
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper

1. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil over medium heat; drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the vegetables, broth, water, spaghetti sauce, barley and seasonings.
3. Stir in beef. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meat is tender. Skim fat.

beef stew meat, canola oil, tomatoes, onion, celery, carrots, green pepper, beef broth, water, spaghetti sauce, pearl barley, parsley flakes, salt, basil, pepper

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/slow-cooked-beef-barley-soup/ (may not work)