Beef Barley Stew

1 and 1/2 lb. of stew meat

1 medium onion, chopped

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

1 quart of water

1 – 15 oz. can of tomato sauce

5 medium carrots, peeled & sliced

1 celery rib, sliced

2 tsp. of salt

1/2 tsp. of oregano

1/2 tsp. of paprika

1/4 tsp. of pepper

2 cups of green beans

2 cups of corn

3/4 cup of barley

In a skillet, brown the stew meat & onion; drain. Transfer to a crock pot. Add the water, tomato sauce, carrots, celery, salt, oregano, paprika and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 4 – 5 hours.

Then add green beans, corn and barley. Cover and cook on low 2 hours longer or until tender