Beef Barley Veggy Soup - Crock Pot

• lbs beef stew meat↗1 1⁄2
• cup green beans, sliced in half↗1
• cup chopped onion3⁄4
• cup uncooked barley↗2⁄3
• cup fresh frozen corn kernels or 2/3 cup fresh frozen corn kernels↗2⁄3
• cup chopped celery1
• cup bias sliced carrot1
• cups water↗1 1⁄2
• teaspoon salt↗1
• teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves1
• teaspoon pepper↗1⁄4
• small bell pepper, chopped↗1
• (14 1/2 ounce) cans ready-to-serve beef broth↗2
• (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained2
• (8 ounce) can tomato sauce↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix all ingredients in 4-5 quart crock pot slow cooker.

2. 2

   Cover and cook on low setting 8-9 hours or until veggies and barley are tender.