| 2 | lbs stew beef |
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coated with:
| 1/2 | cup of flour |
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| salt and pepper |
set aside
In a large frying pan sauté:
| 1 | large onion chopped coarsely |
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| 1 | tablespoon garlic (3 cloves) |
till they are soft.
Add the beef and brown.
Put the meat, onions and garlic in the crockpot on high heat.
Add:
| 5 | beef bouillon cubes |
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| 6 or 7 | cups water |
| 4 | stalks celery, chopped |
| 6 | carrots, chopped |
| 1 | cup barley |
| 1 | heaping teaspoon dried thyme |
cook for a bout 4 hours and then add:
| 1/2 | cup of fresh parsley |
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| 1/2 | cup frozen corn |
| maybe some water if it seems too think |
turn down to low heat and cook for another 2 hours
add:
| salt and pepper to taste |
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