• 1 pound stew beef -- cut in 1/2" cubes
• 1 medium onion -- chopped
• 2 stalks celery -- chopped
• 2  carrots -- diced
• 3/4 cup barley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Pepper to taste
• 6 cups beef stock

Cook on low in crock pot for 6 to 8 hours stirring occasionally.

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