Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb. ground round
  • 1 lg. onion, chopped
  • 2 lg. cloves, garlic minced
  • 3 cups cabbage, shredded
  • 2 lg. stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 lg. carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1/3 cup pearled barley
  • 1 cup potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 5 beef bouillon cubes
  • 2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. dry mustard powder
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 can stewed tomatoes
  • Salt, to taste (optional)

Method

  • In Dutch oven or large skillet, combine ground beef, onion and garlic.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • until beef has changed color.
  • Turn out meat mixture onto large plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess fat.
  • n large crock pot, combine cabbage, celery, carrots, barley, potatoes, bouillon cubes, thyme, basil, chili powder, paprika, mustard, bay leaves, and pepper.
  • Add beef and onion mixture.
  • Add water.
  • Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hours or until barley is tender.
  • Add tomatoes.
  • Cook an additional 10 minutes.
  • Add salt, if desired.