Beef And Barley Soup(Crock-Pot Meal) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 to 1 lb. stew beef, thinly sliced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1/4 c. catsup
1 qt. water
1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel corn and juice
1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts
6 stalks celery, sliced
3 medium onions, chopped
1/2 c. barley (uncooked)
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. basil
2 tsp. seasoned salt or 1 tsp. paprika

Preparation

Brown meat; drain.
Put all ingredients in a 4-quart slow cooker and stir.
Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours.
Or cook on high for 2 hours, then on low for 4 to 5 hours.
Or cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
Makes about 8 servings.