Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

Who doesn’t love the convenience of a slow cooker? It’s time to embrace how easy it can make your life! This soup takes about 20 minutes to prepare and you are good to go with a delicious meal. Portion it out and freeze some for future use. Stop thinking about it – just make it.

1 tbsp olive oil

1½ to 2 pounds stew meat, cubed small

1 cup onion, diced

1 cup carrots, diced

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

⅓ cup tomato paste

6 cups beef broth

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

⅔ cup pearl barley, uncooked

Salt and pepper to taste

Brown stew meat in a skillet with olive oil, then combine with all the remaining ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook for 4-5 hours on low. Add salt and pepper to taste.