Ingredients

  • 12 ounces ground beef
  • 1 12 quarts beef stock
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup cubed peeled potato
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 12 cup sliced celery
  • 12 cup sliced carrot
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 12 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 13 cup quick-cooking barley
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Cook beef over medium heat until browned.
  • Combine beef and remaining ingredients, except barley salt and pepper, in slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, adding barley during the last 30 minutes.
  • Discard bay leaves.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.