Crock Pot Beef & Barley Soup

I made this last night & it turned out awesome!!! My husband ate it for breakfast this morning & I had it for lunch & my aunt had it for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Ingredients

2 lb. stew beef
2 carrots, peeled & sliced
1 celery, diced
2 C. frozen mixed vegetables
1 (14 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, with juices
3/4 tsp. basil
2 tsp. salt
1 Tbls. dried parsley flakes
5 C. water
24-26 oz. beef stock
1 c. quick barley

Directions

1. Brown stew beef, set aside.
2. In crock pot, add carrots, celery & mixed veggies. Add stew beef.
3. In a bowl, mix stewed tomatoes, basil, salt, & parsley flakes and pour over veggies & beef in crock pot.
4. Add water & beef stock- DO NOT STIR!!!
5. Set on low for 10-12 hours. 1 hour before done, add quick barley & stir. Hour later, serve & enjoy with a salad & a nice crusty bread!!!