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.) |