Beef Barley Stew(Crock-Pot)  

Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lb. beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 qt. water
- 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 5 medium carrots, cut in 1-inch pieces
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 c. frozen green beans
- 2 c. frozen corn
- 3/4 c. pearl barley

Directions:
- In a skillet, brown beef and onion in oil. Drain. Transfer to a 5-quart slow cooker. Add water, tomato sauce, carrots, celery, salt, oregano, paprika and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. Add beans, corn and barley; cover and cook on low 2 hours longer or until barley, beef and vegetables are tender. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.