WINE, BARLEY, AND BEEF (CROCK POT STYLE)

Wine, Barley, and Beef (Crock Pot Style) image

Provided by Chef1MOM-Connie

Time 4h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 -1 1/2 lb beef stew meat (cubed 1 inch pieces)
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 cup carrots, sliced diagonally or 1 cup use baby carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1 large onion, chunked
14 ounces tomatoes (chunked or cut up)
1 cup pearl barley
2 large potatoes, cut in 1 in cubes
16 ounces green beans (drain liquid from can)
1 cup red wine or 1 cup Burgundy wine
4 cups beef broth (or water and bouillon to make equivalent)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons basil, crushed
1/2 tablespoon hot red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup parsley, garnish

Steps:

in skillet heat oil and toss in stew meat to sear.
drain oil and toss into crock pot.
add in all other ingredients except parsley.
stir.
cover and cook on low 9-10 hours, high 4-5 hours.
before serving add parsley, stir.
serve with salad, crusty bread, and a hard cheese.
NOTE! Crock pots cook differently, newer ones cook hotter. Please check at initial times for low and high.
***Searing meat is optional, I have had to toss everything in before work without searing and it came out well.