Created by Sue on November 21, 2014
Step 1: Heat oil in a large skillet and add beef, cooking until it is well browned.
Step 2: While beef is browning, place all ingredients except water, salt and pepper into the bottom of a 3 qt crock pot.
Step 3: Add enough water to cover, and stir gently until tomato paste is mixed in.
Step 4: Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Step 5: Add beef to crockpot (adding it last helps keep the veggies down in the water.)
Step 6: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until carrots and barley are tender.