Barley Stew, Italian Serves 4

Combine all ingredients except cheese in 4 qt. crock pot. Cover and simmer on low 8-10 hours. Mix well. Sprinkle cheese over top.  Cover. Cook on high about 5 min.
  Beef 1.5   lb stew meat, cubed
  Tomato 16   oz can
  Carrots 1.5   c slices
  Tomato Paste 6   oz can
  Celery    0.5   c sliced
  Barley 0.5   c
  Water 0.5   c
  Onion 0.25   c diced
  Salt
  Basil 1   tsp
  Thyme 0.5   tsp
  Pepper
  Cheese 0.75   c shredded (Mozzarella. or Cheddar.)