10-12 mushrooms sliced

2 tablespoons beef base (this is different than beef broth it is a base that makes beef broth)

8-10 cups water

1or 2 large bay leaves

1 cup uncooked pearl barley

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon garlic

Directions:Directions:
Brown beef in skillet until browned, stirring frequently
Remove beef from pan and place in crockpot, Add carrot, celery, onion, and mushrooms, beef base, water, garlic and bay leaf.

Cook on high heat for 2 hours, add pearl barley turn down on low and cook until vegetables and beef are tender
Stir in salt and pepper.

Remove and Discard bay leaf.

Enjoy!