INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 lbs round steaks, cubed (*)
  • 2 cups leeks , chopped
  • 1 cup potatoes , diced (I like white)
  • 2 cups carrots , chopped
  • 4-5 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or salt substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage (finely crushed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme (finely crushed)
  • 2 large bay leaves (or three small)
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
  • 6 cups low sodium beef broth (**)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/4 cups pearl barley

DIRECTIONS

  1. All ingredients except the barley can go directly into the crock pot.
  2. Cook on high 4-5 hours or low 6-7 hours.
  3. Add barley last hour.
  4. Add more water if needed.
  5. Don’t forget to remove bay leaves before serving!
  6. * I brown my meat first but that is a personal preference. I also trim every bit of fat that I can see the keep the calorie count down.
  7. ** I use a homemade beef broth that is low sodium.