recipe from a friends blog I can't wait to try!!

Beef and Barley in the Crock Pot from Pam :)

Ingredients:

• 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

Directions:

In a large skillet, brown meat in oil over medium heat; drain. Meanwhile, in a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the vegetables, broth, water, spaghetti sauce, barley and seasonings. Stir in beef. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meat is tender. Skim fat from cooking juices. Yield: 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).